SR895: SR895 Cruz, Veatra; recognize

26 LC 112 3753 Senate Resolution 895 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Rhett of the 33rd and Harbison of the 15th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Veatra Cruz; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Veatra Cruz is a United States Navy veteran, licensed cosmetologist, and2 community leader whose work exists at the powerful intersection of service, creativity, and3 advocacy; and4 WHEREAS, following her military service, she established a distinguished professional path5 as a licensed cosmetologist and entrepreneur by founding Veatra Beauty, a purpose-driven6 brand that advances confidence, healing, and self-care through beauty and creative7 expression; and8 WHEREAS, she additionally serves as the founder and chief execu tive officer of The9 Women Veterans Company, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and amplifying10 Black women veterans and other historically marginalized vetera n communities as they11 transition from military to civilian life; and12 WHEREAS, through sustained community leadership, Veatra Cruz ha s led and supported13 numerous community-centered programs across Georgia, including wellness workshops,14 S. R. 895 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3753 educational courses, resource referral initiatives, and collabo rative events with local15 businesses, schools, and veteran-serving organizations; and16 WHEREAS, she has further demonstrated her commitment to service by volunteering17 hundreds of hours annually, serving in outreach and advisory ro les, and applying her18 professional expertise in marketing, design, education, and eve nt production to uplift19 individuals and strengthen community networks; and20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this veteran, entrepreneur, and21 community leader be appropriately honored for her dedication to service, advocacy, and the22 well-being of her fellow citizens.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize and commend Veatra Cruz for her honorable military service, nonprofit leadership,25 and continued dedication to community-centered advocacy as well as extend best wishes for26 continued success.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Veatra Cruz.29 S. R. 895 - 2 -