SR905: SR905 Barclay, Andrea; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or responsibilities. It honors Andrea Barclay, who leads Because One Matters, an organization that supports children and young adults affected by foster care through programs like a free clothing boutique, life skills training, and community events. The resolution recounts the history of the award, which is named for former Representative Nikki T. Randall and given each year during Women's History Month by the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus to recognize outstanding women leaders in Georgia. The Senate formally congratulates Barclay and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally congratulates and commends Andrea Barclay for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
• Recognizes her role as chief executive officer of Because One Matters and describes the organization's programs for foster care affected youth.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Andrea Barclay.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendation rather than a legislative mandate.

The resolution directly names Andrea Barclay and references the organization Because One Matters, which serves children and young adults impacted by foster care. It also references the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a formal, public statement of recognition. Its practical significance is symbolic: it publicly honors Barclay's leadership and highlights the work of an organization supporting foster youth in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe the history of Representative Nikki T. Randall and the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus award created in her honor.
• The whereas clauses also describe Andrea Barclay's role at Because One Matters and the organization's programs, including a Clothing Boutique and life skills training.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates and commends Andrea Barclay for receiving the award and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Barclay.

1. 2026-03-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)Primary sponsor
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)

• legislative commendation
• foster care support
• women's leadership award
• Georgia Senate resolution