Senate Resolution 860
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Wicks of the 34th, Harbison of the 15th, Sims of the
12th, Davenport of the 17th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Major Tracy Reed; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Major Tracy Reed has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare
of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans for 15 years; and
WHEREAS, during her service she earned many notable and prestigious awards, including
the Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Army Forces Reserve Medal, Joint
Service Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and Overseas Service Ribbon;
and
WHEREAS, in 1988, while stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, she was initiated into Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Mu Psi Omega Chapter, and currently, she is an active
member of the Chi Tau Omega Chapter in the Conyers and Covington, Georgia, area; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Major Tracy Reed and extend the most sincere best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Major Tracy Reed.