Georgia CommonsHR 1402: Miles, Dr. Kimberly; Black History Month; recognize
Last action February 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Dr. Kimberly Miles, a Henry County educator and community leader, during Black History Month.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Kimberly Miles during Black History Month. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it lists her professional and civic accomplishments, including her work as a Social Studies Professional Learning Specialist and Arts Integration Specialist with Henry County Schools, her role directing the Henry County Regional National History Day competition, and her advocacy work in South Carolina with the NAACP and the Marlboro County Democratic Party. The resolution formally commends her for her public service and wishes her continued health and success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Miles.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Kimberly Miles for her career in education and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Miles.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely honorary statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Kimberly Miles. It does not impose obligations on the public, but it involves the Georgia House of Representatives and the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly records the Georgia House's recognition of one individual's educational and civic contributions during Black History Month.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Dr. Miles's career with Henry County Schools and her civic work in South Carolina.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Dr. Miles and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a distributable copy of the resolution for her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Kimberly Miles, thank her for her dedicated public service, and extend their sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
Topics
- Black History Month
- Henry County Schools
- legislative resolution
- community recognition