Georgia CommonsSR 861: Jones, Shameka A.; recognize
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Shameka A. Jones for her military service and leadership, without changing any Georgia law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that regulates anyone. It honors Shameka A. Jones, describing her six years of service in the United States Army, including assignments in Korea and at Fort Gordon and Fort Gilliam in Georgia, and her recognition as Soldier of the Year and induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends her and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It creates no new rules, spends no state money, and has no regulatory effect on Georgians generally.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Shameka A. Jones on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her military service and achievements.
- Recites her Army career, including postings in Korea, at Fort Gordon, and at Fort Gilliam, and her leadership honors.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness, with no legal or regulatory effect.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors one individual, Shameka A. Jones. It does not impose duties or effects on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to produce a commemorative copy.
Why it matters
This type of resolution has symbolic and ceremonial value rather than practical impact. It creates a public, official record honoring Jones's Army service and leadership, but it does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or affect anyone else's rights or obligations.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Jones's six years of Army service, including roles at Camp Red Cloud, Korea, Fort Gordon, and Fort Gilliam, Georgia.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Jones and extends wishes for her health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Jones.
From the bill
“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 six years”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Shameka A. Jones and extend the most sincere best wishes for 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
- ceremonial resolution
- military recognition
- Georgia Senate
- veterans