Georgia CommonsHR 1619: Wright, Carolyn M.; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Carolyn M. Wright, a longtime Alabama high school coach, 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 Carolyn M. Wright, a coach and educator with more than 40 years of experience in basketball, volleyball, and track. It recounts her 32 seasons at Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama, where her teams made multiple state tournament runs, her induction into two sports halls of fame, and her role helping over 200 athletes earn college scholarships. The resolution also explains the origin of the award, named for former state representative Nikki T. Randall, and notes it is given each year during Women's History Month by the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus. The House resolves to congratulate Wright and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and commends Carolyn M. Wright for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wright.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing state obligation; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Carolyn M. Wright. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, though it references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus and the legacy of former Representative Nikki T. Randall.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing Wright's coaching career and providing her a formal copy of the House's commendation.
Key provisions
- The preamble recounts Carolyn M. Wright's coaching career, including 32 seasons at Central High School and a 605-387 win record.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate and commend Wright for the 2026 award.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Wright.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate and commend Carolyn M. Wright 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
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- women's history month
- sports and coaching
- Georgia House of Representatives