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House Resolution 431
By: Representative Cannon of the 58
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Cristy Lenz for receiving the 2024 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, Cristy Lenz is a dynamic force in Atlanta's entrepreneurial, activist, and10
community leadership circles; and11
WHEREAS, a former award-winning journalist, Cristy has seamlessly transitioned from12
covering national issues to championing local causes, driven by a deep commitment to13
equity, accessibility, and community empowerment; and14
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WHEREAS, she has established a glowing reputation of renown through her business, Food
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Tours Atlanta, where she channels her passion for food and storytelling into a celebration of16
the city's vibrant culinary scene, rich history, and artistic culture; and17
WHEREAS, Cristy has cultivated change in her neighborhood through her participation in18
the Inman Park Neighborhood Association, the Little Five Points Alliance, and on the Board19
of Beltline Rail Now, ensuring that Atlanta's growth benefits all its residents; and20
WHEREAS, whether through her entrepreneurial ventures, her leadership roles, or her21
activism, she continues to inspire those around her to fight for a better future; and22
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23
extraordinary servant leader be appropriately recognized.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25
the members of this body congratulate and commend Cristy Lenz for receiving the 202426
Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for her27
continued success.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Cristy30
Lenz.31
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