Senate Resolution 861
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 Shameka A. Jones; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Shameka A. Jones 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 six years; and
WHEREAS, her distinguished service includes assignments at 2nd Infantry Division
Headquarters in Camp Red Cloud, Korea, and at Signal Headquarters at Fort Gordon,
Georgia, where she served in the Protocol Office; and
WHEREAS, her final tour of duty was with 1st U.S. Army at Fort Gilliam, Georgia, where
she served on the Secretary of the General Staff and also served as the Non-Commissioned
Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for Army Funeral Detail; and
WHEREAS, throughout her military career, Shameka earned multiple honors, including
being named Soldier of the Year for 1st U.S. Army Headquarters and induction into the
prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, recognizing her exemplary leadership and
dedication as a Non-Commissioned Officer; 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 Shameka A. Jones 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 Shameka A. Jones.