SR894: SR894 Norris, Cotrina Yvette Echols; recognize

26 LC 112 3754 Senate Resolution 894 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Rhett of the 33rd and Harbison of the 15th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Cotrina Yvette Echols Norris; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Cotrina Yvette Echols Norris honorably served as a gua rdian of this nation's2 freedom and liberty within the United States Army Reserve Nurse Corps, earning her3 commission in 1996 and exemplifying dedication to duty through her compassionate medical4 care; and5 WHEREAS, during her eight years of service as a critical care nurse, she participated in an6 overseas medical mission to Ecuador, during which she provided care to more than 7,0007 patients, and received the Army Commendation Medal; and8 WHEREAS, following her military career, she has sustained her l ifelong commitment to9 healthcare, veterans, and community well-being through ongoing service, volunteerism, and10 civic engagement; and11 WHEREAS, she has recently completed the Registered Nurse Reentry Program at Clayton12 State University, and she plans to continue serving those who have served this nation through13 future employment at a Veterans Hospital; and14 S. R. 894 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3754 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this veteran and healthcare professional15 be appropriately honored for her military service and consisten t dedication to her fellow16 citizens.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 recognize and commend Cotrina Yvette Echols Norris for her hono rable military service,19 dedication to healthcare, and her commitment to serving veterans and communities as well20 as extend best wishes for continued success.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Cotrina Yvette23 Echols Norris.24 S. R. 894 - 2 -