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title: HR 1561. Turner, Corliss; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
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date: 2026-03-03
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bill_number: HR 1561
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chamber: House
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status_date: 2026-03-03
last_action: House Read and Adopted
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  - Rhonda Taylor
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  - legislative commendation
  - Rockdale County
  - Women's History Month
  - community advocacy
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# HR 1561. Turner, Corliss; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1561
By: Representative Taylor of the 92nd
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Corliss Turner for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki
T. Randall Servant Leadership 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, Corliss Turner is a retired fraud investigator and union steward with the
Communications Workers of America, who currently serves as a Lupus Coach supporting
research participants through the Morehouse School of Medicine Lupus Study; and
WHEREAS, she is the founder of Voices for Rockdale County, a community-focused
organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and uniting residents on issues that directly
impact the wellbeing and future of the Rockdale County community; and
WHEREAS, through collaborative leadership, Corliss and the board conduct deep research
and fact-based analysis to provide residents with clear, accurate information–empowering
the community to make informed decisions about local matters; and
WHEREAS, she is a strong-minded advocate for truth, accountability, and transparency in
public service and community leadership and she truly leads from the heart; 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 Corliss Turner 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
Corliss Turner.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Corliss Turner of Rockdale County for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, honoring her community advocacy work.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Corliss Turner, a retired fraud investigator and union steward who now works as a Lupus Coach with the Morehouse School of Medicine Lupus Study, for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
The resolution highlights her founding of Voices for Rockdale County, a group focused on informing and engaging local residents, and credits the award to the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, which honors women during Women's History Month in the tradition of former Representative Nikki T. Randall. The House directs the Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for Turner as a keepsake.

### What it does

- Congratulates and commends Corliss Turner by name for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Recites her background as a retired fraud investigator, union steward, and current Lupus Coach with the Morehouse School of Medicine Lupus Study.
- Recognizes her as founder of Voices for Rockdale County, a community organization focused on resident education and engagement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Corliss Turner.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Corliss Turner. It also references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, former Representative Nikki T. Randall, and residents of Rockdale County connected to her community organization, Voices for Rockdale County.

### Why it matters

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment from the House of Representatives of Turner's community service, along with a keepsake copy of the resolution.

### Key provisions

- The resolved clause states the House congratulates and commends Corliss Turner for receiving the award and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Corliss Turner.
- The whereas clauses describe the history of the Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and Turner's community work as background, not binding law.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-03)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03)
- Sponsors: Rhonda Taylor
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73835

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