Georgia CommonsHR 1167: McColumn, Yolanda Vanessa Kendrick; retirement; commend
Last action January 29, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Yolanda Vanessa Kendrick McColumn for her career at Morehouse College as she retires, a ceremonial statement with no effect on state law.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Yolanda Vanessa Kendrick McColumn for her long service to Morehouse College and her community involvement as she retires. The resolution lists her personal and civic activities, including membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, her role as a Bible scholar and choir member at Greenforest Baptist Church, and her family life as a grandmother. The resolution formally commends her service, congratulates her on retirement, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. Like other personal resolutions of this kind, it does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Yolanda Vanessa Kendrick McColumn for her service to Morehouse College and her community.
- Congratulates her on her retirement and extends wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Makes no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or public policy; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Yolanda Vanessa Kendrick McColumn. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions, though it references her long association with Morehouse College.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's career and community contributions upon retirement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe McColumn's service to Morehouse College and her personal and community activities.
- The first resolving clause formally commends her service and congratulates her on retirement.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Yolanda Vanessa Kendrick McColumn for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Morehouse College
- retirement honor
- Georgia House of Representatives