HR1561: HR1561 Turner, Corliss; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Corliss Turner, a retired fraud investigator and union steward who now works as a Lupus Coach supporting research participants through the Morehouse School of Medicine Lupus Study. It recognizes her as the founder of Voices for Rockdale County, a community organization focused on informing and uniting residents on local issues. The resolution states that the House congratulates and commends Turner for receiving the award, named for former Representative Nikki T. Randall, and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Turner. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial honor.

• Formally congratulates and commends Corliss Turner for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
• Recites her background as a retired fraud investigator, union steward, and Lupus Coach with the Morehouse School of Medicine Lupus Study.
• Recognizes her as founder of Voices for Rockdale County, a group focused on community education and transparency.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Turner.

This resolution directly names and honors Corliss Turner. It also references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus and former Representative Nikki T. Randall, whose legacy the award commemorates, but it creates no legal obligations for any other group.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing Corliss Turner's community and volunteer work in Rockdale County through official House action.

• The whereas clauses describe the history of the Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and Corliss Turner's background and community work.
• The resolving clause has the House congratulate and commend Turner for receiving the 2026 award and wish her continued success.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Turner.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• community leadership
• Rockdale County
• Georgia House of Representatives