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HR 605

Brown, Kornisha McGill; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Hugley and 1 co-sponsor

Honorary House resolution formally recognizing Kornisha McGill Brown for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.

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Bill Summary · HR 605

Summary — H.R. 605 (House Resolution)

Purpose and intent

H.R. 605 is a commendatory House resolution that congratulates and commends Kornisha McGill Brown for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. The resolution recognizes her leadership, civic and educational service, and community advocacy for youth and families.

Key provisions

  • Officially congratulates and commends Kornisha McGill Brown on receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
  • Recites background supporting the commendation, including:
    • The origin and purpose of the Nikki T. Randall award (an annual recognition by the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus during Women’s History Month).
    • Ms. Brown’s service as immediate past national president of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (noting she served consecutive terms), membership in The Links, Incorporated and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and board service with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley, Brookstone School, and Emanuel Preparatory School.
    • Educational credentials (B.A., Spelman College, political science; M.Ed., University of Georgia) and honors such as a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and recognition from the Biden–Harris Administration and an official commendation from Senator Jon Ossoff.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Kornisha McGill Brown.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary subject: Kornisha McGill Brown (honoree).
  • Nature of impact: purely ceremonial and honorific. The resolution confers formal recognition but does not create legal rights, obligations, or funding.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025.
  • Committee referrals listed (metadata shows referral to committees such as Agriculture and Natural Resources and later to a Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology).
  • Calendar and floor actions:
    • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and laid before the House.
    • Considered on Local & Consent Calendars.
    • Read and Adopted: March 13, 2025 (house read and adopted entry) with final adoption recorded May 23, 2025 (nonrecord vote noted in the Journal).
    • Reported enrolled: May 23, 2025.
  • Administrative action: Clerk authorized to provide copies to the honoree.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Listed sponsors and cosponsors (as provided): primary sponsors include Jim Costa, Carolyn Hugley, and Dar’shun Kendrick; numerous cosponsors listed.
  • Companion bill: S. 2701 (companion).
  • Note: The resolution’s text and numbering (LC code) indicate it is a state-style House resolution honoring a Georgia awardee. The sponsor list provided includes members of the U.S. House of Representatives, which may reflect metadata mixing federal and state information — verify jurisdiction if needed.

Bottom line

H.R. 605 is an honorific, nonbinding House resolution formally recognizing Kornisha McGill Brown for receipt of the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award and documenting her community and leadership achievements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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