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HR 538: Hardrick, Catherine; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend

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House Resolution 538

By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Adeyina of the 110th, Hugley of the 141st, Jackson of the 165th, and Beckles of the 96th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating and commending Catherine Hardrick 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, Catherine Hardrick is a distinguished community leader, entrepreneur, and disabled veteran who honorably served in the United States Army before transitioning to a career in the financial industry, where she worked for more than 20 years; and

WHEREAS, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service by leading a community feeding program for homeless veterans and individuals in need; mentoring youth; advocating for racial, environmental, and social justice; and supporting survivors of human trafficking and sexual trauma; and

WHEREAS, she has further extended her dedication to community engagement by co-founding "Conversations with Karen and Cat," a solutions-driven podcast focused on addressing local issues; and

WHEREAS, Catherine Hardrick is a woman of unassuming greatness whose humble acts of kindness and generosity have uplifted the entire community; 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 Catherine Hardrick 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 Catherine Hardrick.