Georgia CommonsSR 298: Bennett, LaVeda; recognize
Última acción: 28 de febrero de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends LaVeda Bennett, a retired Marine Corps veteran and community advocate, for her military service and decades of volunteer work.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes LaVeda Bennett, who served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and has since spent more than 100,000 volunteer hours advocating for veterans, especially women and homeless veterans. The resolution details her background, her military service, her work with the Atlanta VA Women's Wellness Clinic, her role in DeKalb County's 'She Served Too' proclamation, and community programs she launched such as 'Her Valor,' 'Watch Me Grow,' and 'Carey's Garden.' It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Bennett as a keepsake. It does not create any new rule, program, or funding.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and commends LaVeda Bennett for her military service and community advocacy work.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Bennett.
- Creates no new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names and honors LaVeda Bennett. It also references the Atlanta VA Women's Wellness Clinic and DeKalb, Clayton, and Henry county officials she has worked with, though it imposes no obligations on them.
Por qué importa
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to one veteran's decades of service and community volunteer work, particularly her advocacy for women and homeless veterans.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts Bennett's Marine Corps service, awards, and community programs as the basis for recognition.
- The resolving clause formally commends Bennett for her service, advocacy, and community dedication and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bennett.
Del proyecto de ley
“she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps a day before her 20th birthday, serving for 20 years and participating in major conflicts while excelling as a member of the All-Marine Women's Softball Team”
“she has amassed over 100,000 volunteer hours advocating for veterans, particularly women and homeless veterans, earning two Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards”
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
- military service
- community recognition
- DeKalb County