Georgia CommonsSR 893: Cotten, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L.; recognize
Last action March 4, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten of Clayton County for her military service and civic leadership.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten, a 21-year United States Army veteran who retired in 2001 and settled in Clayton County, Georgia. It recounts her post-military career as a real estate broker, instructor, and insurance producer, along with her civic work chairing the Clayton County Land Bank Board, serving on the Clayton County Veterans Advisory Board, and mentoring through the Clayton County Veterans Treatment Court. The resolution also notes her leadership roles in the National Association of Black Military Women Inc. and as founder of Omicron Nu Xi Military Sorority Inc., as well as honors she has received including a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and an honorary doctorate. The Senate formally commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her military service, civic leadership, and community engagement.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to her for continued success, health, and happiness.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation from the Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten, who is honored by name, and involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture of the Georgia Senate honoring an individual's military and community service. Its main practical effect is producing an official document recognizing her for personal and community purposes.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe her 21 years of Army service, retirement in 2001, and career as a realtor, broker, and insurance producer.
- The whereas clauses also detail her civic roles, including chairing the Clayton County Land Bank Board and serving on the Clayton County Veterans Advisory Board.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend her for her service and wish her continued success, health, and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“valiantly and courageously served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army for 21 years, retiring as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 2001”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- veterans
- Clayton County
- military honors
- Georgia Senate resolutions