HR 1514: Martinez, Sonya; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Atlanta real estate agent Sonya Martinez for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Sonya Martinez, founder of Martinez Home Group and a bilingual Keller Williams agent, for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. The award is given annually by the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus during Women's History Month to honor women who reflect the leadership legacy of former state Representative Nikki T. Randall. The resolution recounts Martinez's real estate career, her involvement in Keller Williams committees, and her philanthropic work supporting organizations such as St. Jude and the Children's Restoration Network. It resolves that House members congratulate and commend her, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution. The measure has no regulatory effect and does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and commends Sonya Martinez for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Recounts her career as founder of Martinez Home Group and her role at Keller Williams.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Martinez.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or program.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Sonya Martinez. It also references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus and former Representative Nikki T. Randall, but it has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It provides public, official recognition of Martinez's professional and philanthropic achievements but does not change any law, funding, or requirement affecting other Georgians.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe Nikki T. Randall's legislative career and the origin of the award given by the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus.
- Whereas clauses detail Sonya Martinez's real estate career, professional rankings, and committee memberships at Keller Williams.
- Whereas clauses list her philanthropic involvement with organizations such as St. Jude, Force Blue, Change To Humanity, and the Children's Restoration Network.
- The resolving clause has the House congratulate and commend Martinez and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate and commend Sonya Martinez for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for her continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- legislative honors
- Georgia House resolutions
- women's leadership award
- Atlanta real estate