SR893: SR893 Cotten, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten, who served 21 years in the United States Army before retiring in 2001 as a Non-Commissioned Officer. The resolution describes her post-military career as a real estate broker, real estate instructor, and insurance producer, along with her civic work in Clayton County, including chairing the Clayton County Land Bank Board and serving on the Clayton County Veterans Advisory Board. It also notes her leadership roles with the National Association of Black Military Women and Omicron Nu Xi Military Sorority, and past honors including a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her military service and civic leadership.
• States the Senate's best wishes to her for continued success, health, and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution.

The resolution names Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten specifically. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy to her.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate record honoring a Clayton County veteran and community leader for her military career and civic contributions.

• The whereas clauses recount her 21 years of Army service, retirement in 2001, and move to Clayton County.
• The whereas clauses describe her post-military career as a realtor, broker, real estate instructor, and insurance producer.
• The whereas clauses list civic roles including Chairwoman of the Clayton County Land Bank Board and membership on the Clayton County Veterans Advisory Board.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her service and extends best wishes.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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
• Clayton County
• Senate resolution
• military service recognition