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House Resolution 538
By: Representatives Carter of the 93
rd
, Adeyina of the 110
th
, Hugley of the 141
st
, Jackson of
the 165
th
, and Beckles of the 96
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Catherine Hardrick for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose
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Nikki 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, Catherine Hardrick is a distinguished community leader, entrepreneur, and10
disabled veteran who honorably served in the United States Army before transitioning to a11
career in the financial industry, where she worked for more than 20 years; and12
WHEREAS, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service by leading a13
community feeding program for homeless veterans and individuals in need; mentoring youth;14
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advocating for racial, environmental, and social justice; and supporting survivors of human
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trafficking and sexual trauma; and16
WHEREAS, she has further extended her dedication to community engagement by17
co-founding "Conversations with Karen and Cat," a solutions-driven podcast focused on18
addressing local issues; and19
WHEREAS, Catherine Hardrick is a woman of unassuming greatness whose humble acts of20
kindness and generosity have uplifted the entire community; and21
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22
extraordinary servant leader be appropriately recognized.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body congratulate and commend Catherine Hardrick for receiving the25
2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and extend best wishes for26
her continued success.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29
Catherine Hardrick.30
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