Georgia CommonsSR 297: Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements; recognize
Última acción: 28 de febrero de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally honors Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements, an Eatonton native and Army veteran, for her military service and decades of community mentorship.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements, who grew up in Eatonton, Georgia, and became the first in her family to graduate high school, attend college, and enlist in the military. It details her Army career, including her Army Commendation Medal for work during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield, and her later education and volunteer service. The resolution also highlights her more than 30 years mentoring youth and her ongoing advocacy work with veterans organizations. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, but it does not create any new rule, funding, or requirement affecting the public.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and commends Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements for her military service and community work.
- Documents her Army career and the Army Commendation Medal she received for work during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness, with no legal or financial effect.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names and honors Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements. It does not impose duties or effects on the general public, state agencies, or other Georgians, aside from the Secretary of the Senate's task of distributing a copy.
Por qué importa
This resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate record honoring one Georgian's military service and community contributions, giving her public recognition and a keepsake copy of the resolution.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses recount her military enlistment in December 1981, her Army Commendation Medal, and her post-service education and volunteer work.
- The resolution notes her 30-plus years of youth mentoring as a Girl Scout leader, coach, referee, and Junior Achievement leader.
- It cites her ongoing veterans advocacy roles, including with the National Association of Black Military Women and Disabled American Veterans.
- The resolving clause commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.
Del proyecto de ley
“she was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for creating a mailroom and constructing a secure storage area for body bags during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements for her exceptional military service, community leadership, and lifelong dedication to uplifting others”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
Temas
- veterans recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution
- military honors
- community service