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SR 548

Flournoy, Kimia Irmesha; recognize

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

formally recognizes Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for military service, leadership, and community contributions post‑service.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 548

Summary — SR 548: Recognizing Kimia Irmesha Flournoy

Purpose

Senate Resolution (SR) 548 is an honorary, non‑binding resolution that recognizes and commends Kimia Irmesha Flournoy on Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol. It publicly acknowledges her military service, awards, post‑service veteran leadership, and community contributions, and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be provided to her.

Key provisions

  • Formally recognizes and commends Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for her military service, dedication, bravery, and sacrifices.
  • Lists her service record and decorations as part of the formal recognition.
  • Notes her leadership and volunteer roles in multiple veteran service organizations after leaving the military.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Flournoy.

Background and specific details cited

  • Military service: United States Marine Corps, 1998–2006. Stationed at seven bases; deployments to Norway and Iraq.
  • Awards and decorations cited: Presidential Unit Citation (1st FSSG), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with 1 star), National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, three Meritorious Masts, and three Letters of Appreciation.
  • Post‑military roles cited: Commander, American Legion Mundy‑Beck Post 9‑1‑1 (4 years); Atlanta Mobile Food Distribution Coordinator, Soldiers Angels (2 years); Team Lead, Minority Veterans of America (Atlanta Chapter) (2 years); Project Coordinator, Society’s Gardeners; Team RWB Atlanta Chapter Captain (2 years); musician/coach with Alchemy Sky Veterans Music Project; The Mission Continues Atlanta 3rd Platoon Leader (3 years).

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary subject: Kimia Irmesha Flournoy — the resolution is an honorary commendation directed to her.
  • Broader impact: symbolic recognition of women veterans and veterans’ service organizations; no regulatory, fiscal, or legal effects on state policy or budgets.

Procedural history

  • Introduced / received: May 19, 2025 (record shows received by Secretary of the Senate 2025‑05‑19).
  • Actions recorded: Senate Hopper 2025‑04‑02; Senate Read and Adopted (recorded 2025‑04‑04 and again on 2025‑05‑21); Read & adopted 2025‑05‑21; Vote recorded in Journal 2025‑05‑21; Reported enrolled 2025‑05‑21.
  • Status: Read and adopted.

Note: The legislative action records include multiple dates for “Read and Adopted” (April and May 2025) that appear inconsistent relative to the May 19 entry; the summary reflects the dates as reported in the bill record.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors listed: Senators Kenya Wicks, Sonya Halpern, Ed Harbison, Tonya Anderson, and Michael “Doc” Rhett.

(Resolution is ceremonial/commendatory; it creates no obligations or changes in law.)

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

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