SR861: SR861 Jones, Shameka A.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Shameka A. Jones. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recounts her six years of service in the United States Army, including assignments in Korea and at Fort Gordon and Fort Gilliam in Georgia, and notes honors she received such as being named Soldier of the Year for 1st U.S. Army Headquarters and induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends her and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Shameka A. Jones on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her military service and leadership.
• Recounts her six years of service in the United States Army, including assignments in Korea and at Fort Gordon and Fort Gilliam, Georgia.
• Notes specific honors she received, including being named Soldier of the Year for 1st U.S. Army Headquarters and induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Shameka A. Jones, a U.S. Army veteran. It does not impose duties or create effects for the general public, businesses, or other government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and does not change Georgia law. Its practical impact is limited to a formal, public statement of honor from the Senate and a keepsake copy prepared for Jones by the Secretary of the Senate.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Jones's military career, including her roles at 2nd Infantry Division Headquarters in Korea, Fort Gordon's Signal Headquarters, and Fort Gilliam.
• It notes she served as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for Army Funeral Detail during her final tour with 1st U.S. Army at Fort Gilliam.
• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Jones and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jones.

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)

• military recognition
• veterans
• Senate resolution
• Georgia honorees