SR751: SR751 Saunders-Murphy, Shontell; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Shontell Saunders-Murphy, who served in the United States Navy as a Master-at-Arms and Yeoman until her honorable discharge in 1995, and who now works in healthcare management and veteran advocacy as President and CEO of Veterans Advocate, Inc. The resolution also notes her leadership roles with American Veterans and the National Association of Black Military Women. The Senate formally commends her for her dedication to veterans, their families, and underserved communities, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally honors Shontell Saunders-Murphy for her Navy service and her work advocating for veterans and underserved communities.
• Recounts her military record, including her roles as Master-at-Arms and Yeoman and her honorable discharge in 1995.
• Recognizes her current work as President and CEO of Veterans Advocate, Inc. and her leadership roles in veteran organizations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution directly names and honors Shontell Saunders-Murphy. It does not create obligations for the public, state agencies, or any other group beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to deliver a copy to her.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Senate's formal recognition of Saunders-Murphy's military service and veteran advocacy work into the official legislative record.

• The whereas clauses describe her Navy service, including training and roles at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, Florida.
• The whereas clauses describe her post-military career in healthcare management and her current role leading Veterans Advocate, Inc.
• The resolved clause formally honors her for her dedication to veterans, their families, and underserved communities.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-02-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)

• veterans
• military service
• Georgia Senate resolution
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