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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR860: SR860 Reed, Major Tracy; recognize

Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Major Tracy Reed for her 15 years of service in the United States Army and her community involvement.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Major Tracy Reed. It recounts her 15 years of service with the United States Army, during which she received several military awards, and notes her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which she joined in 1988 while stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Major Reed and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Major Tracy Reed on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
  • Recites her 15 years of military service with the United States Army and lists awards she received, including the Army Commendation Medal.
  • Notes her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, joined in 1988 in Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Major Tracy Reed.

Who it affects

The resolution names and honors one individual, Major Tracy Reed, and directs an administrative task to the Secretary of the Senate. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

Why it matters

This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official Senate record honoring Major Reed's military service and community involvement but does not create any new rights, funding, or obligations for the public.

Key provisions

  • The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Major Tracy Reed and extends best wishes for her health and happiness.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Major Tracy Reed.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • 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)

Topics

  • Georgia Senate resolution
  • military service recognition
  • ceremonial honors

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