SR864: SR864 Barrett, Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett, who served in the United States Army from 1989 to 2018. The resolution describes her military career, including roles such as Government Purchase Card Holder, Property Book Officer, and Training Noncommissioned Officer, and notes her work supporting fellow service members through positions like Equal Opportunity Representative and Retention Noncommissioned Officer. The resolution also highlights her humanitarian work after leaving the Army, including receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. It formally commends her service and leadership, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett for 29 years of service in the United States Army from 1989 to 2018.
• Documents her military leadership roles, including Property Book Officer, Training Noncommissioned Officer, and Safety Noncommissioned Officer.
• Acknowledges her humanitarian work and awards, including an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Barrett.

This resolution directly names and honors Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett. It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing Senate staff to prepare a ceremonial copy for her.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a formal statement of appreciation. Its significance is symbolic, recording the Georgia Senate's recognition of one individual's decades of military service and later humanitarian contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe Barrett's background, her 29 years of Army service from 1989 to 2018, and her various leadership roles.
• The whereas clauses note her humanitarian recognitions, including an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
• The resolved clause formally commends Barrett for her service, leadership, and continued commitment to helping others.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Barrett.

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)

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• veterans
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