House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 605: Brown, Kornisha McGill; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
Last action March 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Kornisha McGill Brown of Columbus for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, recognizing her work with youth, families, and community organizations.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement of praise rather than a change to state law. It congratulates Kornisha McGill Brown, a Columbus, Georgia resident and educator, for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, an honor given each Women's History Month by the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus. The resolution recounts her background, including her role as the immediate past national president of Jack and Jill of America, her memberships in The Links and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, her degrees from Spelman College and the University of Georgia, and past recognitions including a commendation from Senator Jon Ossoff. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and commends Kornisha McGill Brown for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Recites her background, professional accomplishments, and community service as the basis for the commendation.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Extends best wishes from House members for her continued success, without creating any new law or funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Kornisha McGill Brown. It also references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the House's recognition of an individual's community service and leadership achievements.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Brown's career, education, family, and leadership roles in organizations such as Jack and Jill of America, The Links, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
- The resolved clause formally congratulates and commends Brown for the award and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Brown.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate and commend Kornisha McGill Brown for receiving the 2025 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)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-95)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- community leadership award
- Columbus Georgia