Georgia CommonsSR 862: Jakes, Sydney; congratulate
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Sydney Jakes, an attorney and community leader, for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Sydney Jakes, a senior attorney at the Law Offices of Samuel Jakes, Jr., LLC, and a community volunteer, for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award, given each year by the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus during Women's History Month. The resolution recounts her work with The Twenty Pearls Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., including leading Heart Health Week, book drives, and a backpack donation program, and her role co-chairing AKA Day at the Capitol. The Senate formally congratulates her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and commends Sydney Jakes for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
- Recites her community service work, including Heart Health Week, book drives, and the Blessings in a Backpack initiative.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sydney Jakes.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor from the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Sydney Jakes. It also references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, The Twenty Pearls Foundation, Inc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., organizations connected to the award and her community work.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public, formal statement of recognition. Its practical significance is limited to honoring one individual's community service and creating an official Senate record of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate and commend Sydney Jakes for receiving the 2026 award and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate and commend Sydney Jakes 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
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community leadership award
- Women's History Month
- Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus