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GA HR824

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives congratulates and commends Mae Battle for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award, given annually during Women's History Month by the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus to outstanding women exemplifying leadership and inspiration
  • The award is named for Representative Nikki T. Randall, who in 1999 became the first African American female elected to the Georgia General Assembly from middle Georgia and served 17 years as a legislator
  • Mae Battle founded The Angel of Mercy Ministry, where she and seven other women provided monthly meals and toiletries to the homeless, and served as director of her church's evangelism ministry offering free back-to-school haircuts, healthcare services, and community Bible studies
  • Battle's volunteer work began with organizing a coat and socks drive for the homeless and expanded into extensive community service efforts throughout the Augusta, Georgia area
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Mae Battle

Legislative Description

Battle, Mae; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/22/2022

Full Bill Text

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