SR751: SR751 Saunders-Murphy, Shontell; condolences

26 LC 129 1012 Senate Resolution 751 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd and Rhett of the 33rd A RESOLUTION Honoring Shontell Saunders-Murphy; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Shontell Saunders-Murphy has long been recognized by the citizens of this state2 for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the3 welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United5 States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans until her honarble6 discharge in 1995; and7 WHEREAS, During her service, she served as a Master-at-Arms, attended Yeoman training8 school, and went on to serve as a Yeoman to both the Commanding Officer and Executive9 Officer at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, Florida, where she developed a strong10 foundation in leadership, organization, and operational excellence; and11 WHEREAS, following her military service, she has built a distinguished career in healthcare12 management and veteran advocacy, and currently serves as the Pr esident and CEO of13 Veterans Advocate, Inc., where she assists veterans in navigati ng the Veteran's Affairs14 disability compensation process; and15 S. R. 751 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1012 WHEREAS, Shontell's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience16 and diplomacy, and keen sense of vision, have earned her the respect and admiration of her17 colleagues and associates; and18 WHEREAS, committed to service beyond her profession, Shontell h as held multiple19 leadership roles within the community, including serving on the Executive Board of20 American Veterans as a Public Relations Officer and on the Executive Board of the National21 Association of Black Military Women as a Social Media and Public Relations Officer; and22 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for23 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this25 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 honor Shontell Saunders-Murphy for her unwavering dedication to advocating for veterans,28 their families, and underserved communities and extend the most sincere best wishes for her29 continued health and happiness.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Shontell32 Saunders-Murphy.33 S. R. 751 - 2 -