Georgia CommonsHR 1935: Kerce, Dr. Stephanie Dean; Georgia General Assembly Special Event Interns from Georgia State University; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce and a group of Georgia State University student interns for their work supporting Georgia General Assembly legal education events.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce, who leads Georgia State University's role in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program, along with a named group of Special Event Interns from that university. It describes how Dr. Kerce worked with the Georgia General Assembly's Office of General Counsel to create an internship program in which students help run Continuing Legal Education seminars attended by attorneys from state, local, and federal government. The resolution states that the House recognizes and commends Kerce and the interns for their leadership and service, and wishes them future success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Kerce and each named intern. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her leadership of Georgia State University's role in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program.
- Recognizes by name 21 Georgia General Assembly Special Event Interns for their volunteer work supporting Continuing Legal Education seminars.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Kerce and each named intern.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's appreciation.
Who it affects
Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce, the 21 named Georgia State University student interns, the Office of General Counsel for the Georgia General Assembly, and the attorneys and government officials who attend the Continuing Legal Education seminars the interns help organize.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing named individuals for their volunteer service supporting legislative continuing legal education events, giving them formal acknowledgment from the state House.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the creation of a Special Event Internship Program by Dr. Kerce and the Office of General Counsel to support Continuing Legal Education seminars.
- It states the House resolves to recognize and commend Kerce and the interns for their service and wishes them future success.
- It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to Kerce and each named intern.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce and the Georgia General Assembly Special Event Interns for their outstanding leadership, ongoing service, and zeal to be of assistance”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
- Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
Topics
- legislative interns
- Georgia State University
- ceremonial resolution
- continuing legal education