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SR 549

Causey, Etesta Y; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tonya Anderson and 4 co-sponsors

Ceremonial Senate resolution honors Master Sergeant (Ret.) Etesta Y. Causey for U.S. Army Reserve service and her postmilitary leadership; designates Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 549

Summary of Senate Resolution 549 (SR 549)

Overview

Senate Resolution 549 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Etesta Y. Causey for her military service as well as her ongoing leadership and entrepreneurship. The measure designates May 19, 2025, as a moment to honor Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol and to acknowledge Causey’s contributions to her community and country. It is a nonbinding, symbolic action with no changes to law or state budget.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor Master Sergeant (Ret.) Etesta Y. Causey for her military service in the United States Army Reserve (1992–2018).
  • Acknowledge Causey’s post-military work in personal development and mental/emotional well-being, highlighting her roles as founder of:
    • New Normal Resiliency (emotions coaching)
    • Catch22 Mental and Emotional Well Being Project
    • Creativ CausE
  • Extend best wishes for Causey’s continued health, happiness, and success.
  • Recognize the importance of women veterans and promote awareness during Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition and commendation of Causey for dedication, bravery, and sacrifices in service to the United States.
  • Authorization for the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an appropriate copy of the resolution to Causey.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Etesta Y. Causey (military veteran and entrepreneur).
  • The Senate and state Capitol as the venue for recognition.
  • Organizations and individuals connected to Women Veterans Appreciation Day events and veteran advocacy.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsors: Sen. Kenya Wicks, Sen. Sonya Halpern, Sen. Ed Harbison, Sen. Tonya Anderson, Sen. Michael “Doc” Rhett.

Timeline and Legislative Process

  • Hopper: April 2, 2025.
  • Read and Adopted: April 4, 2025.
  • Received by Secretary of the Senate: May 19, 2025.
  • Status: Senate Read and Adopted (reflecting customary ceremonial adoption).

Fiscal and Legal Impact

  • No fiscal impact or budget appropriation indicated.
  • No substantive changes to law or policy; strictly ceremonial recognition.

Context and Significance

  • The bill follows standard practice of the Legislature recognizing notable veterans for outstanding service and leadership.
  • By highlighting Causey’s civilian leadership roles in mental health and resilience, the resolution underscores themes of service beyond the uniform and community entrepreneurship.

Bottom line: SR 549 is a ceremonial resolution that honors Etesta Y. Causey for her U.S. Army Reserve service and her postmilitary contributions, designates a Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol, and directs the distribution of a copy of the resolution to Causey.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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