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House Resolution 477
By: Representatives Alexander of the 66
th
, Bennett of the 94
th
, Baker of the 64
th
, Taylor of
the 92
nd
, Burnough of the 77
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Michelle Calvo for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki
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T. 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, Michelle Calvo is a dedicated community leader, ordained minister, and10
nonprofit founder whose work is rooted in faith, advocacy, and empowerment; and 11
WHEREAS, as the founder of God's Girls United, she leads a nonprofit dedicated to12
equipping women, girls, and young men with the tools they need to thrive through13
faith-based mentorship, community outreach, and advocacy; and14
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WHEREAS, Michelle Calvo has established a glowing reputation of renown throughout
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Georgia for her extensive community work, including partnering with local nonprofits, youth16
advocates, and churches to create impactful programs; offering guidance and mentorship to17
those facing systemic barriers; and working behind the scenes to connect individuals with18
resources and relief; and19
WHEREAS, she stands as a voice for those experiencing injustice, shows up for families in20
distress, advocates for young people impacted by violence, and ensures that those who feel21
unheard are represented and supported; 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 Michelle Calvo for receiving the 202526
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 to30
Michelle Calvo.31
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