SR858: SR858 Mackson, Irene Brown; recognize

26 LC 129 1266 Senate Resolution 858 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Wicks of the 34th, Harbison of the 15th, Sims of the 12th, Davenport of the 17th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Irene Brown Mackson; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Irene Brown Mackson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for2 the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep p ersonal 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 Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans for 21 years;6 and7 WHEREAS, for 16 years, she taught Air Force Junior ROTC in DeKalb County, Georgia,8 and is currently a Business Support Analyst in Grant Operations at the Georgia Department9 of Veterans Service; and 10 WHEREAS, she is passionate about helping veterans and job applicants discover new career11 fields during times of extreme hardship due to disability; and12 WHEREAS, throughout her distinguished career, Irene Brown Mackson demonstrated a deep13 personal commitment to supporting military service members and was honored with several14 S. R. 858 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1266 awards, including the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Ai r Force Achievement15 Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal; and16 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths who has broug ht great credit to17 herself, her family, this state, and this nation through her dedicated service; and18 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this19 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body21 recognize and commend Irene Brown Mackson and extend the most sincere best wishes for22 her continued health and happiness.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed24 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Irene Brown25 Mackson.26 S. R. 858 - 2 -