SR807: SR807 Jones, Denise Olivia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Denise Olivia Jones, a native of Selma, Alabama who served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force and rose to the rank of Captain. The resolution details her education, military leadership roles, advocacy work for veterans and survivors of military sexual trauma, and her creative work as a poet, writer, and performing artist. The resolution's operative effect is limited to two things: the Senate formally states that it recognizes and commends Jones for her military service and her work on justice, healing, equity, and global community building, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Denise Olivia Jones for her military service and community work.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Denise Olivia Jones.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligation, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors Denise Olivia Jones. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her, but it has no effect on any other group, agency, or member of the public.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its only real-world consequence is that Denise Olivia Jones receives an official Senate document recognizing her military service and advocacy work.

• The whereas clauses describe Jones's background: her education at Alabama State University and Troy State University, her Air Force career reaching the rank of Captain, and her advocacy on veterans' trauma and healing.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Jones for her military service and her work on justice, healing, equity, and community building.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jones.

1. 2026-02-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

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

• veterans recognition
• Senate resolution
• military service honors