Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 477: Calvo, Michelle; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
Last action March 3, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Michelle Calvo, founder of the nonprofit God's Girls United, for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Michelle Calvo, a community leader, ordained minister, and founder of the nonprofit God's Girls United, for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. The resolution describes the award's namesake, former Representative Nikki T. Randall, and outlines Calvo's community work, including faith-based mentorship, advocacy for young people affected by violence, and partnerships with local nonprofits and churches. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Calvo as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Congratulates and commends Michelle Calvo by name for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Recites her community work, including founding the nonprofit God's Girls United and mentoring women, girls, and young men.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Michelle Calvo.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Calvo for her continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or program.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Michelle Calvo. It also references the legacy of former Representative Nikki T. Randall and the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, which presents the annual award during Women's History Month.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law, but it gives Michelle Calvo formal, on-the-record recognition from the state House for her community and advocacy work, which can carry symbolic and reputational value.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the history of the Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, named for a former state representative.
- It states specific reasons for honoring Calvo, including her role founding God's Girls United and her advocacy work.
- The final resolved clause congratulates and commends Calvo and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Calvo.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate and commend Michelle Calvo for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for her continued success.”
“as the founder of God's Girls United, she leads a nonprofit dedicated to equipping women, girls, and young men with the tools they need to thrive through faith-based mentorship, community outreach, and advocacy”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-66)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- Sylvia Wayfer Baker (D, HD-64)
- Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-92)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)
- Mary Frances Williams (D, HD-37)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- community leadership award
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Women's History Month