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SR 901: Calvert-Shropshire, Master Sergeant Melissa; recognize

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Senate Resolution 901

By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th, Jones II of the 22nd, Parent of the 44th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, during her prestigious military service, MSG Shropshire supported Operation Enduring Freedom to Camp Navistar, Kuwait, and conducted convoy operations into Iraq to include assignments from Tupelo, Mississippi; Michigan; and Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, currently, she serves as the Senior Human Resources Sergeant assigned to a regional support group in Decatur, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, MSG Shropshire's military education includes Motor Transport Operation, Human Resource Specialist, Warrior Leadership Course, Basic NCO Course, Combat Life Saver, Advanced Leader Course, senior Leaders Course, Postal Operations, Sexual Harrassment/Assault Response and Prevention, Battle Staff, Equal Opportunity Leader Course, Master Leader Course, and an EEO Advisor Course; and

WHEREAS, as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, MSG Shropshire exemplifies the service and values of the sorority; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this extraordinary Georgian be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire, thank her for her dedicated service to the State of Georgia and the United States of America, and extended their sincere best wishes for her continued 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 Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire.