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SR 893: Cotten, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L.; recognize

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Senate Resolution 893

By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Rhett of the 33rd and Harbison of the 15th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten 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; and

WHEREAS, upon retiring from military service, she became a resident of Clayton County, Georgia, where she has continued a distinguished record of public service, civic leadership, and community engagement; and

WHEREAS, she has built an extensive post-military career as a licensed realtor, broker, real estate instructor, and life and health insurance producer, including ownership and leadership of multiple real estate and insurance enterprises serving communities across Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Cotten has demonstrated sustained civic leadership through service as Chairwoman of the Clayton County Land Bank Board, membership on the Clayton County Veterans Advisory Board, and mentorship within the Clayton County Veterans Treatment Court; and

WHEREAS, she is a lifetime member and leader within the National Association of Black Military Women Inc. as well as the founder and national president of Omicron Nu Xi Military Sorority Inc. and its affiliated auxiliaries, organizations dedicated to service and global humanitarian outreach; and

WHEREAS, her lifetime of service has been formally recognized through the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism, and she continues to serve her community through faith-based leadership and civic involvement; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this veteran and community leader be appropriately honored for her enduring service to the State of Georgia and this nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her distinguished military service, civic leadership, and continued dedication to public service and extend best wishes for continued success, 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 Staff Sergeant

(Ret.) Judith L. Cotten.