SR863: SR863 Ranaldson-Blackmon, Diesha; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Diesha Ranaldson-Blackmon, who served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman starting in 2009, completed training in Florida and Virginia, served aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, and finished her naval career as a Petty Officer in 2019. The resolution also notes her post-military work, including pursuing education in nursing and psychology, serving as Public Relations Chair for the National Association of Black Military Women's Atlanta chapter, and working as a life coach supporting veterans' mental wellness. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to her as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Diesha Ranaldson-Blackmon for her decade of service in the United States Navy.
• States the Senate's praise for her leadership, integrity, and community contributions but creates no legal obligations or funding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution directly names and honors Diesha Ranaldson-Blackmon. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.

This resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring one Georgian's military service and community work with veterans.

• The whereas clauses recount her Navy service from 2009 to 2019, including training locations and service aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.
• The whereas clauses describe her current work as a life coach with Sanctum Peace supporting veterans' mental wellness.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend her and extend well wishes.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to her.

1. 2026-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• veterans
• military service
• Senate resolution
• community recognition