Georgia CommonsSR 901: Calvert-Shropshire, Master Sergeant Melissa; recognize
Last action March 4, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire for her service in the United States Army, including deployments supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes and commends Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire for her military career with the United States Army, which she has served since 1999. The resolution describes her service history, including supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Camp Navistar, Kuwait, convoy operations into Iraq, and assignments in Mississippi, Michigan, and Kentucky. It notes she now serves as a Senior Human Resources Sergeant in Decatur, Georgia, lists her military training courses, and mentions her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire for her military service since 1999.
- Documents her deployments and assignments, including support for Operation Enduring Freedom and convoy operations into Iraq.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire, who is being honored. It does not create legal obligations for the public, state agencies, or other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of one servicemember's military career and community involvement.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Master Sergeant Calvert-Shropshire's military biography, including deployments and current assignment in Decatur, Georgia.
- The resolving clause formally commends her and extends the Senate's best wishes for her health and happiness.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“Master Sergeant (MSG) Melissa Calvert-Shropshire serves as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans since 1999”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
Topics
- military honors
- Georgia Senate resolution
- veterans
- Decatur Georgia