Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1497: Clemons, Chief Latosha; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, February 25, 2026
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Chief Latosha Clemons for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes
What the bill says
A resolution Congratulating and commending Chief Latosha Clemons for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Chief Latosha Clemons 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, Chief Latosha Clemons Clemons is a transformational public safety executive and municipal leader with more than 25 years of dedicated service in the fire service; and WHEREAS, Chief Clemons holds the historic distinction of being the first African American woman to serve as the City of Forest Park's Fire Chief in Clayton County, Georgia; and H. R. 1497 LC 129 1235 WHEREAS, a trailblazer in her profession, she is widely recognized for her commitment to operational excellence, organizational reform, and community-centered leadership; and WHEREAS, in addition to her role as Fire Chief, she currently serves as Interim City Manager for Forest Park, where she oversees citywide operations, including finance, human resources, public works, planning and zoning, code compliance, police, and administrative services; …
Sponsors
- Rhonda Burnough (D, 77) · primary sponsor
- Sandra Scott (D, 76)
- Taylor, Rhonda (D, 92)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141)
- Kim Schofield (D, 63)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1497?
- HR1497 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Clemons, Chief Latosha; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend.
- What does HR1497 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Congratulating and commending Chief Latosha Clemons for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1497?
- Passed both chambers as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1497?
- Rhonda Burnough (D, 77), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1497?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73687
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