Georgia HR1695: Patton, Dr. Beverly Griffin; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Congratulating and commending Dr. Beverly Griffin Patton for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Dr. Beverly Griffin Patton for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader 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 Legislative Women's Caucus; and WHEREAS, every year during Women's History Month, the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus recognizes outstanding women in Georgia who exemplify the leadership and inspiration embodied by Representative Randall; and WHEREAS, born the sixth of eight children to the late Willis E. and Corrie L. (Rice) Griffin in Acworth, Georgia, Dr. Beverly Griffin Patton is mother to a biological son and granddaughter, Vance Patton and Summer Reign, and a host of other sons, daughters, and grandchildren; and H. R. 1695 LC 112 3878 WHEREAS, a visionary leader, storyteller, and social justice advocate, Dr. Beverly Griffin Patton has transformed the lives of thousands of individuals during her service as Membership Chair and her Lifetime Membership within the NAACP; and WHEREAS, through her dedication and passion for amplifying the stories of Acworth's Black community members, she has served as Vice-President on Acworth's Historic Preservation Committee, Member of Acworth's Development Authority, and Vice-President of the …

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Sponsors

• Campbell, Lisa (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Sheila Jones (D, 60)
• Stacey Evans (D, 57)
• Arlene Beckles (D)
• Segun Adeyina (D)
• Karen Lupton (D, 83)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 12, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 12, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1695?

HR1695 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Patton, Dr. Beverly Griffin; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend.

What does HR1695 do?

In its own words: A resolution Congratulating and commending Dr. Beverly Griffin Patton for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1695?

Passed both chambers as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1695?

Campbell, Lisa (D, 35), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1695?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74077