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House Resolution 366
By: Representatives Burnough of the 77
th
, Scott of the 76
th
, Alexander of the 66
th
, Bell of the
75
th
, and Hugley of the 141
st
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Joy Walston for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T.
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Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, in 1999, Representative Nikki T. Randall became the first African American3
female elected to the General Assembly from middle Georgia, and over her 17 years of4
service as a legislator, she held numerous leadership positions, including chair of the Georgia5
Women's Legislative Caucus; and6
WHEREAS, every year during Women's History Month, the Georgia Women's Legislative7
Caucus recognizes outstanding women in Georgia who exemplify the leadership and8
inspiration embodied by Representative Randall; and9
WHEREAS, Joy Walston has devoted more than a decade of service the senior community10
at the Frank Bailey Senior Center, beginning her journey as a program aide in 2012 before11
advancing to the role of fitness instructor in 2016, health and fitness coordinator in 2018, and12
program coordinator in 2021, ultimately becoming center manager in November 2021; and13
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WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, she has played a vital role in promoting senior wellness
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by developing and expanding health and fitness programs, encouraging healthy living, and15
fostering an environment where seniors feel empowered to prioritize their well-being; and16
WHEREAS, Joy Walston has established a glowing reputation of renown throughout Clayton17
County, Georgia, for her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to enriching18
the lives of seniors; and19
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this20
extraordinary servant leader be appropriately recognized.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body congratulate and commend Joy Walston for receiving the 202523
Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for her24
continued success.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Joy27
Walston.28
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