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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR447: HR447 Floyd, Nya Aaliyah; commend

Last action February 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Nya Aaliyah Floyd, a Fort Valley State University student, for her academic and leadership achievements.

In plain language

This House resolution honors Nya Aaliyah Floyd, a student from Lithonia, Georgia, for her academic accomplishments, leadership, and community service. It recounts her path as a first-generation college student who earned an associate degree in business administration with a 3.9 GPA and is now pursuing a bachelor's degree in agriculture at Fort Valley State University. The resolution lists her involvement in campus organizations, sororities and fraternities, and titles such as Miss Fort Valley State University and Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. It resolves that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends her achievements and wishes her continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Nya Aaliyah Floyd for her academic achievements, leadership, and community service.
  • Documents her educational background, including her associate degree and current studies at Fort Valley State University.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, serving only as an official statement of commendation.

Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns Nya Aaliyah Floyd, the individual it honors. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond providing formal, ceremonial recognition. It matters mainly to Floyd and her community as an official acknowledgment of her personal and academic accomplishments.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Floyd's educational achievements, extracurricular involvement, and leadership titles.
  • The resolved clause states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends her for her achievements and wishes her future success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Floyd.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)Primary sponsor
  • Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)
  • Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Fort Valley State University
  • student achievement

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