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.