House Resolution 366
By: Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Alexander of the 66th, Bell of the
75th, and Hugley of the 141st
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Joy Walston for receiving the 2025 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, Joy Walston has devoted more than a decade of service the senior community
at the Frank Bailey Senior Center, beginning her journey as a program aide in 2012 before
advancing to the role of fitness instructor in 2016, health and fitness coordinator in 2018, and
program coordinator in 2021, ultimately becoming center manager in November 2021; and
WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, she has played a vital role in promoting senior wellness
by developing and expanding health and fitness programs, encouraging healthy living, and
fostering an environment where seniors feel empowered to prioritize their well-being; and
WHEREAS, Joy Walston has established a glowing reputation of renown throughout Clayton
County, Georgia, for her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to enriching
the lives of seniors; 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 Joy Walston for receiving the 2025
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 Joy
Walston.