SR895: SR895 Cruz, Veatra; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Veatra Cruz, a United States Navy veteran and licensed cosmetologist, for her professional achievements and community service. The resolution highlights her founding of Veatra Beauty, a beauty brand, and The Women Veterans Company, a nonprofit that supports Black women veterans and other historically marginalized veteran communities as they move from military to civilian life. It also notes her volunteer work and community programs across Georgia. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Cruz as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Veatra Cruz for her military service, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.
• States the Senate's praise for her founding of Veatra Beauty and The Women Veterans Company, a nonprofit for women veterans.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Veatra Cruz.
• Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law, since it is a ceremonial recognition rather than legislation.

The resolution names and honors one individual, Veatra Cruz. It has no direct legal effect on any broader group, though it references veteran communities and organizations she works with, such as Black women veterans and community-serving nonprofits.

This resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal consequences. It gives official Senate recognition to Cruz's military service and community work, which can raise public awareness of her nonprofit and its mission to support women veterans transitioning to civilian life.

• The whereas clauses describe Cruz's Navy service, her cosmetology business Veatra Beauty, and her nonprofit The Women Veterans Company.
• The resolved clause formally commends Cruz for her military service, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• veterans
• Georgia Senate resolution
• women veterans
• community recognition