SR860: SR860 Reed, Major Tracy; recognize

26 LC 129 1264 Senate Resolution 860 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 Major Tracy Reed; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Major Tracy Reed has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the2 vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare3 of the citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United5 States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans for 15 years; and6 WHEREAS, during her service she earned many notable and prestigious awards, including7 the Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Army Forces Reserve Medal, Joint8 Service Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and Overseas Service Ribbon;9 and 10 WHEREAS, in 1988, while stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, she was initiated into Alpha11 Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Mu Psi Omega Chapter, and currently, she is an active12 member of the Chi Tau Omega Chapter in the Conyers and Covington, Georgia, area; and13 S. R. 860 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1264 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high14 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom15 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved16 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and17 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for18 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this20 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22 recognize and commend Major Tracy Reed and extend the most sinc ere best wishes for23 continued health and happiness.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed25 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Major Tracy Reed.26 S. R. 860 - 2 -