Georgia CommonsSR 677: Vanderslice, Niki; congratulate
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates Niki Vanderslice, president and CEO of the Fayette County Development Authority, for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Enrolled version, the latest LegiScan holds.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Niki Vanderslice, a community and economic development leader in Fayette County, for winning an award named after former state Representative Nikki T. Randall. The resolution recounts Vanderslice's career, including roles with the Technical College System of Georgia's Quick Start program, Georgia EMC, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and as downtown development director for Valdosta and Douglas, Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the Senate's congratulations and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Vanderslice as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and commends Niki Vanderslice for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Vanderslice.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Niki Vanderslice, honoring her career in community and economic development. It also references the legacy of former Representative Nikki T. Randall and the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, which sponsors the award.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic honor from the Georgia Senate recognizing one individual's professional contributions to community and economic development in Fayette County and across the state.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Vanderslice's career history and the origin of the award, named for former Representative Nikki T. Randall.
- The resolved clause formally congratulates Vanderslice for the 2026 award and wishes her continued success.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Vanderslice.
From the bill
“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.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- community development
- Fayette County
- legislative honors