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title: HR 1574. Hugley, House Minority Leader Carolyn Fleming; historic leadership and enduring legacy of service; recognize
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date: 2026-03-03
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bill_number: HR 1574
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-03
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Angela Moore
  - Jan Jones
  - Samuel Park
  - Tanya Miller
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  - Georgia legislature
  - Women's History Month
  - ceremonial resolution
  - Columbus Georgia
  - legislative leadership
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# HR 1574. Hugley, House Minority Leader Carolyn Fleming; historic leadership and enduring legacy of service; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1574
By: Representatives Moore of the 91st, Jones of the 47th, Park of the 107th, and Miller of the
62nd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring House Minority Leader Carolyn Fleming Hugley for her historic leadership and
enduring legacy of service; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the month of March is designated as Women's History Month, a time to reflect
upon and celebrate the indelible contributions of women who have shaped the course of
history through courage, perseverance, and dedicated public service; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Fleming Hugley, born in Forrest City, Arkansas, to educators Ruby and
Walker Fleming Jr., has carried forward her parents' legacy of knowledge and empowerment,
earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science with summa cum laude honors and a Master
of Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University; and
WHEREAS, first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1992, Representative
Hugley has steadfastly represented the citizens of District 141 in Columbus for more than
three decades, becoming one of the most respected and influential voices under the Gold
Dome; and
WHEREAS, Representative Hugley made Her-Story by becoming the first African American
to serve as Minority Whip of the Georgia House of Representatives, a position of immense
responsibility she held with distinction from 2003 to 2018, breaking barriers and opening
doors for generations of leaders to follow; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, Carolyn Fleming Hugley once again etched her name into the annals
of Georgia history when she was elected House Minority Leader, becoming the
highest-ranking Democrat in the chamber and continuing her legacy as a trailblazer for
women and African Americans in state government; and
WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, Leader Hugley has been a tireless champion for "real
solutions for real people," authoring and sponsoring transformative legislation addressing
anti-bullying measures, protections for widows of veterans, keeping sexual offenders away
from school zones, anti-stalking provisions, and compensation for the wrongfully convicted;
and
WHEREAS, her commitment to children and families extends beyond the legislative
chamber through her leadership roles in numerous civic organizations, including serving as
Chair of the Board for Fair Count, Chair of Trustees at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church,
and her dedicated mentorship through SISTERS Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and
The Links, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, her extraordinary contributions have been recognized with countless honors,
including the National Conference of Black State Legislators Crystal Excellence Award, the
NAACP Humanitarian Award, induction into the Women's Hall of Fame, and the distinct
honor of having a park named in her legacy; and
WHEREAS, as a 37-year independent contractor and agent for State Farm Insurance
Company and as the devoted wife of former Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hugley, proud
mother of Kimberly and Isaiah Jr., daughter-in-law Dr. Coartyne Malone-Hugley,
grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of Kaydance, Leader Hugley exemplifies the
strength, grace, and dedication that defines women who make history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend House Minority Leader Carolyn Fleming Hugley for her
historic tenure as the first African American Minority Whip and her current service as
Minority Leader, celebrating her as a pioneer who has forever changed the landscape of
Georgia leadership.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, during this Women's History Month, the members of
this body honor her unwavering dedication to the people of Columbus, her transformative
legislative legacy, and her profound impact on the State of Georgia as a lawmaker, mentor,
and community leader.
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
House Minority Leader Carolyn Fleming Hugley.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors Representative Carolyn Fleming Hugley, the House Minority Leader, for her decades of legislative service and her history-making leadership roles in the chamber.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives during Women's History Month. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Carolyn Fleming Hugley, who has represented District 141 in Columbus since 1992, for her career in the legislature, including becoming the first African American to serve as House Minority Whip and later being elected House Minority Leader in 2025.
The resolution recounts her education, her legislative work on issues like anti-bullying laws, protections for veterans' widows, keeping sex offenders away from schools, anti-stalking measures, and compensation for the wrongfully convicted, as well as her civic and community leadership roles. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

### What it does

- Formally commends Representative Carolyn Fleming Hugley for her tenure as the first African American Minority Whip and her current role as House Minority Leader.
- Honors her decades representing District 141 in Columbus in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1992.
- Recognizes her legislative work on anti-bullying laws, protections for veterans' widows, sex offender school zone restrictions, anti-stalking provisions, and wrongful conviction compensation.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Representative Carolyn Fleming Hugley. It does not impose any obligations, costs, or changes on the public, agencies, or any other group of Georgians.

### Why it matters

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure has no legal effect on Georgians and creates no new rights, requirements, or funding. Its significance is symbolic, marking a state legislator's career achievements and history-making leadership during Women's History Month.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Representative Hugley's biography, education, and decades of service representing District 141 in Columbus.
- It notes she was the first African American Minority Whip of the Georgia House, serving from 2003 to 2018, and became House Minority Leader in 2025.
- The resolved clauses commend her leadership and honor her legislative and community contributions but create no statutory changes.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to her.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-03)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03)
- Sponsors: Angela Moore, Jan Jones, Samuel Park, Tanya Miller
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73848

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