Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 500: Kelley, Pharaoh; commend
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Pharaoh Kelley, a real estate business founder and youth mentor, for his community service and personal achievements.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes Pharaoh Kelley, founder of Legendary Visions Realty, for his work helping Georgians buy and sell homes, and for his youth mentoring organization, Legendary Vision, which helps young people build self-esteem and become self-reliant adults. The resolution also references Kelley's book, Insurmountable Victory, about overcoming childhood homelessness and an absent father, and his school visits to encourage students facing hardship. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Kelley as a keepsake. It creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Pharaoh Kelley for his public service and community work in Georgia.
- States the House's praise for his real estate business, youth mentoring organization, and personal story of overcoming hardship.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kelley.
- Creates no statutory changes, funding, or enforceable obligations, as is typical for a commendation resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Pharaoh Kelley. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies beyond the ceremonial act of the House of Representatives and its Clerk's office.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving official public recognition from the Georgia House to Kelley's business and youth mentoring work.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Kelley's founding of Legendary Visions Realty and his youth mentoring organization, Legendary Vision.
- The resolved clause formally commends Kelley for public service and extends well wishes for his health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Kelley.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Pharaoh Kelley for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- youth mentoring
- real estate