SR 863: Ranaldson-Blackmon, Diesha; recognize

This bill is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors Diesha Ranaldson-Blackmon, who enlisted in the United States Navy in 2009 as an Aviation Ordnanceman, served aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, and completed her naval career as a Petty Officer at Naval Air Station Lemoore in 2019. The resolution also notes her continued education in nursing and psychology, her role as Public Relations Chair for the National Association of Black Military Women's Atlanta Metropolitan Chapter, and her current work as a Life Coach with Sanctum Peace, where she supports veterans' mental wellness. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Diesha Ranaldson-Blackmon for her decade of service in the United States Navy.
• States the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

This resolution names and honors one individual, Diesha Ranaldson-Blackmon. It does not impose duties on any broader group of Georgians, though it touches the Senate administrative staff who must prepare and deliver the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to formally recording the Georgia Senate's recognition of Ranaldson-Blackmon's military service and veteran advocacy work for the public record.

• The resolution recites her Navy service history, including enlistment in 2009, training in Pensacola and Virginia Beach, and service aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.
• It notes she concluded her naval career as a Petty Officer at Naval Air Station Lemoore in September 2019.
• The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends her and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to her.

1. 2026-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• 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)

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• military service
• Georgia Senate resolution
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