Georgia CommonsHR 1350: Davis, Kelsie "West Love"; musical achievements and positive representation of Valdosta, Georgia; commend
Last action February 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors Valdosta native and touring musician Kelsie "West Love" Davis for her achievements in Southern soul, R&B, and blues music.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Kelsie Davis, who performs under the stage name West Love, for her career as a musician. The resolution describes her upbringing in Valdosta, Georgia, her early singing in church and local venues, and her rise to national touring success in Southern soul, R&B, and blues music. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program. It simply states that the House commends her for her achievements and for representing Valdosta and Georgia positively, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and honors Kelsie "West Love" Davis for her musical career and national touring success.
- States that her career reflects positively on her hometown of Valdosta, Georgia and the state as a whole.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Davis.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Kelsie "West Love" Davis. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements, but it gives official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a Valdosta musician's career and community impact.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Davis's background, her start singing in church and local venues, and her rise to a national touring career in Southern soul, R&B, and blues music.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend and honor her for her musical accomplishments and representation of Valdosta and Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Davis.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and honor Kelsie "West Love" Davis for her accomplishments as a musical artist, her national touring success, and her positive representation of Valdosta and the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
Topics
- Valdosta Georgia
- musicians
- House resolution
- community recognition