Georgia CommonsSenate · Introduced · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 363: Searcy, Alisha Thomas; congratulate
Last action March 10, 2025 · Senate Read and Referred
A Senate resolution congratulates Alisha Thomas Searcy for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, honoring her work in education policy and reform.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Alisha Thomas Searcy for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, an honor given each year during Women's History Month by the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus to outstanding women leaders. The resolution recounts Searcy's career in education policy, including her sponsorship of the state's Intra-District Transfer Law and her role in the constitutional amendment creating the State Charter School Commission. It also notes her work as a superintendent, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, and community board member. The Senate formally commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to her.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and commends Alisha Thomas Searcy for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Recounts her legislative and policy contributions, including sponsoring the Intra-District Transfer Law and co-sponsoring the State Charter School Commission amendment and Teacher Evaluation Law.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Searcy.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Alisha Thomas Searcy. It also references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus and the legacy of former Representative Nikki T. Randall, but it does not impose obligations on any other group, agency, or member of the public.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a formal statement of recognition. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring Searcy's career in education policy and providing her with an official record of that recognition from the Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate and commend Alisha Thomas Searcy for the 2025 award and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Searcy.
- The whereas clauses describe the history of the award, named for former Representative Nikki T. Randall, and detail Searcy's education policy career.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate and commend Alisha Thomas Searcy for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for her continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- education policy
- Women's History Month honor
- legislative recognition