Georgia CommonsSR 751: Saunders-Murphy, Shontell; condolences
Última acción: 11 de febrero de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Shontell Saunders-Murphy, a Navy veteran and veterans advocate, for her military service and community leadership.
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En lenguaje claro
This Senate resolution is a formal statement of recognition rather than a change to Georgia law. It honors Shontell Saunders-Murphy, describing her service in the United States Navy until her honorable discharge in 1995, where she served as a Master-at-Arms and later as a Yeoman to commanding officers at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, Florida. The resolution also recognizes her post-military career in healthcare management and veteran advocacy, noting her role as President and CEO of Veterans Advocate, Inc., and her leadership positions with American Veterans and the National Association of Black Military Women. The Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally honors Shontell Saunders-Murphy for her Navy service and her work advocating for veterans.
- Recites her military record, including her roles as Master-at-Arms and Yeoman at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, Florida.
- Recognizes her current work as President and CEO of Veterans Advocate, Inc., helping veterans with Veterans Affairs disability claims.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly names and honors Shontell Saunders-Murphy. It does not create obligations for the public, but it reflects recognition relevant to veterans and veteran advocacy organizations she has worked with.
Por qué importa
This is a ceremonial resolution with no regulatory or funding effect on Georgia law. Its practical significance is limited to the formal recognition it provides to Saunders-Murphy and the record of appreciation it creates in the Senate's proceedings.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail her Navy service, including her honorable discharge in 1995.
- It describes her post-military career leading Veterans Advocate, Inc. and her board roles with veteran organizations.
- The resolved clause formally extends the Senate's honor and best wishes to her.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Del proyecto de ley
“she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans until her honarble discharge in 1995”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Temas
- veterans
- military service
- Georgia Senate resolution
- veteran advocacy