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.