GA HR1574

Honors House Minority Leader Carolyn Fleming Hugley during Women's History Month for her historic leadership and over three decades of service representing District 141 in Columbus, Georgia since 1992

Recognizes Hugley as the first African American to serve as Minority Whip of the Georgia House of Representatives (2003-2018) and her 2025 election as House Minority Leader, making her the highest-ranking Democrat in the chamber

Highlights her legislative work on anti-bullying measures, protections for widows of veterans, restrictions on sexual offenders near school zones, anti-stalking provisions, and compensation for the wrongfully convicted

Notes her civic leadership roles including Chair of the Board for Fair Count, Chair of Trustees at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, and involvement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and The Links, Incorporated

Acknowledges awards received including the National Conference of Black State Legislators Crystal Excellence Award, NAACP Humanitarian Award, and induction into the Women's Hall of Fame