Georgia HR1647: Edwards, Shelia; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Congratulating and commending Shelia Edwards 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 Shelia Edwards 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, in her home community of Cobb County, Shelia Edwards is a highly visible advocate on quality-of-life issues, housing, and public safety, and is widely sought after for her community advocacy and proven record of grassroots impact; and WHEREAS, she successfully organized residents to prevent a waste company from expanding operations into an already overburdened neighborhood near the Chattahoochee H. R. 1647 LC 129 1360 River, demonstrating her commitment to environmental justice and community protection; and WHEREAS, as Publicist for Olympic Gold Medalist Mel Pender, Shelia works closely with Mel and Dr. Debbie Pender to elevate the visibility, credibility, and impact of the Mel Pender Foundation; and WHEREAS, in addition to leading media strategy, Shelia helps position the foundation for grants, sponsorships, and strategic …

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Sponsors

• Terry Cummings (D, 39) · primary sponsor
• Campbell, Lisa (D, 35)
• Sheila Jones (D, 60)
• Arlene Beckles (D)

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 6, 2026: House Hopper
3. March 6, 2026: House First Readers

Common questions

What is HR1647?

HR1647 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Edwards, Shelia; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend.

What does HR1647 do?

In its own words: A resolution Congratulating and commending Shelia Edwards for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1647?

Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1647?

Terry Cummings (D, 39), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1647?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73984