Senate Resolution 619
By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Harrell of the 40th, Harbin of the 16th, James of the 28th
and Parent of the 44th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Niki Vanderslice for receiving the 2026 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, Niki Vanderslice is a seasoned leader in community and economic
development, currently serving as President and CEO of the Fayette County Development
Authority in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, her career spans roles such as Executive Director of Business Development for
the Technical College System of Georgia’s Quick Start program, Senior Community
Development Consultant at Georgia EMC, Director of Governmental Relations at the
Georgia Department of Community Affairs, as well as Downtown Development Director for
Valdosta and Douglas, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she further serves her community in leadership roles with the Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College Foundation Board and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, Niki Vanderslice has established a glowing reputation of renown throughout
Georgia for her commitment to fostering sustainable growth and enhancing quality of life for
the citizens of Fayette County; 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 SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate and commend Niki Vanderslice for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T.
Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for her continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Niki Vanderslice.