SR858: SR858 Mackson, Irene Brown; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Irene Brown Mackson, who served 21 years in the United States Air Force, spent 16 years teaching Air Force Junior ROTC in DeKalb County, and now works as a Business Support Analyst in Grant Operations at the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, where she helps veterans and job applicants find new careers. The resolution lists several honors she received during her military career, including the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. The Senate resolves to commend her and extend well wishes, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Irene Brown Mackson for her military and civilian public service career.
• States the Senate's collective praise and best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mackson.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as ceremonial resolutions do not amend Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names and honors Irene Brown Mackson, a retired U.S. Air Force service member and current employee of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Mackson formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate for her military service, teaching, and veteran support work, but it does not create rights, funding, or obligations for anyone else.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mackson's 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and 16 years teaching Air Force Junior ROTC in DeKalb County.
• It notes her current role as a Business Support Analyst in Grant Operations at the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.
• It lists specific honors received, including the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
• The resolving clause formally commends Mackson and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

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 honors
• ceremonial resolution
• DeKalb County