Georgia CommonsSR 864: Barrett, Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne; recognize
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett for her 29 years of U.S. Army service and later humanitarian work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett, who served in the United States Army from 1989 to 2018 in roles including logistics, training, and equal opportunity representative. The resolution recounts her military career and post-service humanitarian efforts, including receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett for her military service and humanitarian work.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett. It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of preparing a copy for her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate commendation of Barrett's military and humanitarian record into the state's public record.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Barrett's military service, leadership, and humanitarian contributions.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Barrett.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett for her extraordinary service to the United States of America, her steadfast leadership, and her continued commitment to improving the lives of others”
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
- military honors
- veterans
- Georgia Senate resolution
- ceremonial recognition