Georgia CommonsHR 2039: Ellis, Jelinda W.; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution honors Jelinda W. Ellis of Henry County for her career as a dancer, choreographer, and dance educator, including founding a Locust Grove dance studio.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Jelinda W. Ellis, a dancer and educator from Jackson, Georgia. It recounts her training beginning at age three, her work choreographing and teaching at multiple studios, her acceptance into Debbie Allen's Summer Dance Intensive in 2017, and her founding of Elevé Dance Studio in Locust Grove in 2019. The resolution also notes she became the first dance teacher at McDonough Middle School in 2020, creating the only middle school dance program in Henry County, and that she became a certified dance educator in 2023. The House formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Jelinda W. Ellis for her career and contributions to dance education in Georgia.
- Recites her biography, training, and professional milestones as the House's stated reasons for the honor.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no new law, funding, or program.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Jelinda W. Ellis. It also references institutions tied to her career, including T&K Studios, Gift of Dance Studio, McDonough Middle School, Henry County schools, and her own Elevé Dance Studio in Locust Grove.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to formally recognizing Ellis's career and providing her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Ellis's dance training, teaching career, studio founding in 2019, and certification as a dance educator in 2023.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Ellis for her contributions to dance education.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Ellis.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Jelinda W. Ellis for her contributions to dance education and extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- dance education
- Henry County
- arts education