--- title: HR 442. Byrd, Natasha; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr442 cite_as: HR 442, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr442 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr442.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr442/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70996 date: 2025-02-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend ## Text House Resolution 442 By: Representative Lupton of the 83rd A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Natasha Byrd for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Natasha Byrd, CEO and Founder of Dream Teens Community Foundation Inc., has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving and empowering her community through mentorship, youth development, and philanthropic efforts; and WHEREAS, as an Atlanta native and the eldest of 12 siblings, Natasha embraced leadership and care giving from an early age, dedicating her life to uplifting others, particularly young athletes, underserved individuals, and families in need; and WHEREAS, through her extensive experience in recruiting, human resources, and community relations, Natasha has provided invaluable support to job seekers, fostering second-chance employment opportunities and guiding individuals toward success; and WHEREAS, Natasha's work at UPS as a District Community Relations representative for the UPS Foundation allowed her to collaborate with nonprofits across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, strengthening community programs and initiatives; and WHEREAS, recognizing the need for youth empowerment in education, counseling, health and wellness, life skills, and community exposure, Natasha founded the Dream Teens Community Foundation Inc. to equip young people with the knowledge and resources to build a brighter future; and WHEREAS, her dedication to service embodies the spirit of collaboration and the philosophy that "It Takes a Village," ensuring that the next generation is nurtured, supported, and prepared for success; and WHEREAS, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community, her leadership in youth development, and her lifelong mission to uplift others, we are honored to present Natasha Byrd with the Yellow Rose Award for her exemplary service and profound impact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate and commend Natasha Byrd for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, celebrate her selfless dedication and work as an inspiration to all who strive to make a difference in the lives of others, 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 Natasha Byrd. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors Natasha Byrd, founder of the Dream Teens Community Foundation, for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Natasha Byrd, an Atlanta native and CEO of Dream Teens Community Foundation Inc., for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. The text describes her background, including her work in recruiting and community relations at UPS and her efforts to support youth development, education, and second-chance employment opportunities. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates and commends Byrd for her community service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. ### What it does - Formally congratulates and commends Natasha Byrd for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. - States the House's recognition of her work in youth mentorship, community relations, and second-chance employment support. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Natasha Byrd. - Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Natasha Byrd and references her nonprofit, Dream Teens Community Foundation Inc. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to an official House record and a printed copy given to Natasha Byrd recognizing her community service work. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Natasha Byrd's background, her founding of Dream Teens Community Foundation Inc., and her work at UPS in community relations. - The resolved clause formally congratulates and commends her for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Byrd. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-27) - Sponsors: Karen Lupton - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70996 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr442.md?full=1