The Fulton Human Rights Commission presented the 2025 Jane Biederman Fike Award to a longtime community volunteer and associate pastor during the council meeting after the council voted to amend the agenda to include the presentation. The council’s motion to amend the agenda passed by voice vote.

The commission described Jane Biederman Fike as a lifelong caregiver who worked at a state hospital and taught at William Woods University; the award recognizes people who “gave of themselves without reward.” A commission representative said the recipient has served on the Human Rights Commission, been active in the NAACP, and served as an associate pastor for several years.

Receiving the award, the recipient—who was not named in the meeting transcript—said she was surprised and that her community service is faith‑driven. “If I see something needs to be done…my heavenly father,” the recipient said, adding she does the work without seeking recognition.

Council members did not take additional formal action related to the award; the presentation was acknowledged as part of the meeting’s amended agenda.

The Human Rights Commission established the Jane Biederman Fike Award to honor community members who perform long‑term, unpaid service; the commission did not outline any follow‑up obligations for the council.