Georgia CommonsSR 858: Mackson, Irene Brown; recognize
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Irene Brown Mackson, a retired Air Force veteran and DeKalb County JROTC teacher, for her decades of service.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Irene Brown Mackson for her 21 years of service in the United States Air Force, her 16 years teaching Air Force Junior ROTC in DeKalb County, and her current work as a Business Support Analyst in Grant Operations at the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. The resolution lists several honors she received during her military career, including the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. The Senate resolves to commend her and wish her continued health and happiness, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her an official copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Irene Brown Mackson on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her military and civilian service.
- Documents her 21 years of service in the United States Air Force and 16 years teaching Air Force Junior ROTC in DeKalb County.
- Notes her current role as a Business Support Analyst in Grant Operations at the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Irene Brown Mackson, a Georgia veteran and former Air Force JROTC instructor. It also involves the Georgia Senate, which adopts the honor, and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, where she currently works.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of Mackson's military service and civilian career into the Senate's journal and provides her with a formal keepsake honoring her achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Mackson's 21 years of Air Force service and 16 years teaching JROTC in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend her and wish her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
From the bill
“she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans for 21 years”
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Irene Brown Mackson and extend the most sincere best wishes for her continued health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- veterans
- military service
- ceremonial resolution
- DeKalb County
- Georgia Senate