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.