HR 605: Brown, Kornisha McGill; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
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House Resolution 605
By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st and Kendrick of the 95th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Kornisha McGill Brown 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, Kornisha McGill Brown has devoted her professional and personal life to supporting and advocating for youth and families in her community, drawing on her experience as an educator to uplift and empower others; and
WHEREAS, she holds distinction as the immediate past national president of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, where she was one of only a few national presidents to serve consecutive terms in the organization's 87-year history; and
WHEREAS, her leadership and membership extends to The Links, Incorporated; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and the boards of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley, Brookstone School, and Emanuel Preparatory School; and
WHEREAS, she is a graduate of Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and the University of Georgia with a Master of Education; and
WHEREAS, she has been widely recognized for her exemplary service, receiving an official commendation from Senator Jon Ossoff for her advocacy on behalf of Georgia's families as well as the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and special recognition from the Biden-Harris Administration for her dedication to serving children and families; and
WHEREAS, Kornisha McGill Brown resides in Columbus, Georgia, with her husband, Dr. Darius K. Brown Sr., and their children, Jordan Janay Brown and Darius Brown Jr.; 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 Kornisha McGill Brown 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 Kornisha McGill Brown.