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SR 298

Commending Felix Maurizio.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 37 co-sponsors

Ceremonial recognition honoring LaVeda Bennett for veteran advocacy and Ronald E. LaRoe Sr. for military service, with memorialization and no legal changes.

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Bill Summary · SR 298

Summary — SR 298 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: March 18, 2025
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial/memorial)

Purpose and intent

SR 298 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that (1) recognizes and commends LaVeda Bennett for long‑standing veteran advocacy and community service and (2) memorializes the life of Ronald Eugene “Ron” LaRoe Sr., offering condolences to his family following his death. The resolution is non‑binding and provides formal legislative recognition and an official copy of the resolution to the honorees or their family.

Key provisions and findings

  • Recognizes LaVeda Bennett for:
    • Her military service (enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps one day before her 20th birthday; served 20 years).
    • Participation in All‑Marine Women’s Softball and Commanders’ Bowling teams.
    • Extensive volunteer and advocacy work on behalf of veterans—particularly women and homeless veterans—including service as Volunteer Representative for Women Veterans at the Atlanta VA Women’s Wellness Clinic and helping secure DeKalb County’s “She Served Too” proclamation.
    • More than 100,000 volunteer hours and awards such as two Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards.
    • Community programs she founded or led (examples cited: “Her Valor,” “Watch Me Grow,” and “Carey’s Garden”).
  • Memorializes Ronald E. LaRoe Sr.:
    • Records his personal and military biography (born Feb 16, 1942; died Apr 20, 2025).
    • Notes his more than 26 years of U.S. Army service, participation in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, retirement as an E‑7 (1999), and military awards including the Bronze Star.
    • Mentions community affiliations (Limestone American Legion Post #979), personal interests (golf, woodworking), and surviving family members.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to LaVeda Bennett and to present a suitable copy to Ron LaRoe’s family.

Who is affected

  • LaVeda Bennett and her family/associates (recognition).
  • The family of Ronald E. LaRoe Sr. (memorial/condolences).
  • Veterans’ community and local organizations noted in the text (symbolic recognition and public record).
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic changes are made—this resolution is ceremonial.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Filed with/received by the Secretary of the Senate in March 2025 (introduced Mar 18, 2025).
  • Recorded as read and adopted in Senate activity on Feb 28 and Mar 24, 2025 (journal vote recorded Mar 24); reported enrolled Mar 24.
  • Listed as adopted May 8, 2025; co‑sponsored by all senators as of May 7, 2025 and referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar.
  • Primary sponsors include Senators Sally Harrell, Elena Parent, Ed Harbison, Nikki Merritt, Michael “Doc” Rhett, Kenya Wicks, Chuck Payne, Derek Mallow, Randal Mangham, Freddie Powell Sims, Harold Jones II, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, and Jason Esteves.

Effect

Ceremonial recognition and memorialization only—no legal, regulatory, or appropriations impact. The resolution creates an official legislative record honoring the service and community contributions of the named individuals.

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

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