House Resolution 1430
By: Representative Kendrick of the 95th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Melissa Walker for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki
T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in 1999, Representative Nikki T. Randall became the first African American
female elected to the General Assembly from middle Georgia, and over her 17 years of
service as a legislator, she held numerous leadership positions, including chair of the Georgia
Women's Legislative Caucus; and
WHEREAS, every year during Women's History Month, the Georgia Women's Legislative
Caucus recognizes outstanding women in Georgia who exemplify the leadership and
inspiration embodied by Representative Randall; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated leader and community advocate, Melissa Walker has transformed
the lives of those in her community during her service as an educator and co-founder of
Centerville Highway Corridor LLC; and
WHEREAS, through its educational initiatives, this remarkable organization successfully
empowered citizens to speak up about the effects of potential rezoning, ensuring that they
were able to take part in decisions affecting their lives and communities; and
WHEREAS, Melissa's passion for her community further includes active engagement in
championing literacy at Shiloh Middle School and through expanding access to Little Free
Libraries; and
WHEREAS, she is a woman of unassuming greatness whose humble acts of kindness and
generosity have uplifted the community in Gwinnett County; and
WHEREAS, Melissa has established a glowing reputation of renown throughout Georgia for
her deep commitment to the literacy and civic engagement of her fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
extraordinary servant leader be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate and commend Melissa Walker for receiving the 2026
Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for her
continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Melissa Walker.