HR781: HR781 Kerce, Dr. Stephanie Dean; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce. It describes her work directing the statewide Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP), where she coordinates with colleges and universities to recruit and prepare student interns for service at the state capitol, and her role as Georgia State University's GLIP director and college coordinator. The resolution also notes her work leading training sessions, teaching the program's two academic courses, and her broader career since 2017 as a political science professor at Georgia State University focused on public law and judicial politics. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Kerce. It carries no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her leadership of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP).
• States the House's praise for her work as Georgia State University's GLIP director and college coordinator.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Kerce.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.

The resolution names and honors Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce individually. It also references the Georgia Legislative Internship Program, Georgia State University's Department of Political Science, and the Governmental Affairs Office, but does not impose any obligations on them.

This resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing an individual's contributions to a legislative internship program and higher education.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Kerce's roles directing GLIP statewide and at Georgia State University, including recruiting, training, and supporting student interns.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for leadership, academic service, and contributions to the internship program.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)

• legislative internships
• Georgia State University
• ceremonial resolution
• higher education