GA SR1106

Sarah Randolph Bailey is recognized as a 2012 Georgia Women of Achievement honoree for her exceptional contributions to organizations and systems within the State of Georgia

Served as teacher and principal at Maryland M. Burdell Elementary School for 35 years, then taught Sunday school at Macon's Old Detention Home, which became the Negro Training School for Girls implementing rehabilitation and life preparedness programs

Organized the Girl Reserves in 1935, a YWCA movement offering young black girls experiences similar to the Girl Scouts, leading to the Girl Scouts of America inviting the formation of black troops in 1945, with Bailey appointed chairwoman of the Central Committee for Macon's troops

Received the Thanks Badge, the highest honor an adult could receive from the Girl Scouts, and Macon's Girl Scout Center was renamed the Sarah Bailey Service Center in 1994 in recognition of her contributions

The Georgia Senate commends Georgia Women of Achievement for promoting women's contributions and extends congratulations to the family of Sarah Randolph Bailey