--- title: HR 1364. Vazquez, Jerely; outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1364 cite_as: HR 1364, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1364 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1364.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1364/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73224 date: 2026-02-12 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1363.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1365.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1364.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1364 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-12 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Arlene Beckles - Dewey McClain - Samuel Park - Doreen Carter - Akbar Ali - Segun Adeyina text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1364/2025 upstream_id: 2116235 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - visual arts - Norcross Elementary School - student recognition --- # HR 1364. Vazquez, Jerely; outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; commend ## Text House Resolution 1364 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, McClain of the 109th, Park of the 107th, Carter of the 93rd, Ali of the 106th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Jerely Vazquez for her outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Jerely Vazquez is an exemplary fourth-grade student at Norcross Elementary School in House District 96, demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication in the visual arts; and WHEREAS, Jerely is a skilled young artist who excels in working with pencil and blending techniques, demonstrating remarkable ability to create value and depth in her artwork with technical proficiency beyond her years; and WHEREAS, Jerely has established a clear artistic vision for her future, aspiring to attend art school and pursue her dream of becoming a portrait artist, reflecting maturity and purposeful dedication to her craft; and WHEREAS, Jerely's passion for the arts and commitment to developing her skills exemplify the determination and focus that distinguish young artists of exceptional promise; and WHEREAS, Jerely proudly embraces her American and Mexican heritage, enriching her artistic perspective through her bilingual abilities and the cultural traditions of her family; and WHEREAS, Jerely's art teacher at Norcross Elementary School recognizes her as an outstanding student whose creativity, dedication, and positive presence inspire both peers and educators in the classroom; and WHEREAS, as the youngest of four girls in a loving family of ten, Jerely values the strong bonds she shares with her parents, sisters, and two nephews, understanding the importance of family support in nurturing young talent; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements of this talented young Georgian artist be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Jerely Vazquez for her exceptional artistic talent, dedication to her craft, and bright promise as a young artist, and extend best wishes for her continued success in all future artistic endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Jerely Vazquez. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jerely Vazquez, a fourth-grade student at Norcross Elementary School, for her artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Jerely Vazquez, a fourth-grade student at Norcross Elementary School in House District 96. It praises her skill in pencil drawing and shading techniques, her ambition to attend art school and become a portrait artist, and her embrace of her American and Mexican heritage. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any funding or program. It simply states the House's recognition of Vazquez's talent and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Jerely Vazquez for her artistic talent and dedication to visual arts. - States the House's best wishes for her continued success in future artistic endeavors. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Vazquez. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Jerely Vazquez, a Norcross Elementary School student. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to produce a copy for her. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect. It provides public recognition of a student's artistic achievement in the official record of the Georgia House of Representatives, but it does not change any law, funding, or policy. ### Key provisions - The resolution recognizes and commends Jerely Vazquez for her artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts. - The resolution extends best wishes for her continued success in future artistic endeavors. - The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to make a copy available for distribution to Vazquez. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-12) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-12) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Dewey McClain, Samuel Park, Doreen Carter, Akbar Ali, Segun Adeyina - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73224 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1364.md?full=1