--- title: HR 500. Kelley, Pharaoh; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr500 cite_as: HR 500, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr500 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr500.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr500/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71155 date: 2025-03-04 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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. 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Kelley, Pharaoh; commend ## Text House Resolution 500 By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Berry of the 56th, Bell of the 75th, and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Pharaoh Kelley; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Pharaoh Kelley has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, as founder of Legendary Visions Realty, Pharaoh guides individuals through the home buying or selling process in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Pharaoh's first book, titled Insurmountable Victory, details his experience from homelessness and an absent father; and WHEREAS, reflecting on his childhood hardship, Pharaoh travels to schools and different organizations to encourage students to rise above obstacles in their own lives; and WHEREAS, his organization Legendary Vision helps students and youth of all ages to bridge the gap from young adulthood to productive self-reliant individuals who are in control of their own lives in the real world; and WHEREAS, Legendary Vision teaches the importance of having a positive mindset no matter the current situation and helps students build positive self-esteem; and WHEREAS, Pharaoh has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Pharaoh Kelley for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. 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 Pharaoh Kelley. ## 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 recognizes and commends Pharaoh Kelley, a real estate professional and author, for his community work and mentorship of young people. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Pharaoh Kelley, founder of Legendary Visions Realty, for helping people buy and sell homes in Georgia and for his personal story overcoming homelessness, described in his book Insurmountable Victory. The resolution highlights his organization, Legendary Vision, which works with students and young people to build self-esteem and help them become self-reliant adults. It praises his character and public service, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Kelley as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally commends Pharaoh Kelley for his public service and community work in Georgia. - Recognizes his work as founder of Legendary Visions Realty helping Georgians buy and sell homes. - Recognizes his book and his organization Legendary Vision, which mentors students and youth. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kelley. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Pharaoh Kelley. It also references the students and youth served by his organization Legendary Vision and the clients of his real estate business, Legendary Visions Realty. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor with no legal effect or funding attached. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of Kelley's community contributions and providing him an official House document commemorating that recognition. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Kelley's background, including founding Legendary Visions Realty and authoring the book Insurmountable Victory. - The resolved clause formally commends Kelley for public service to the State of Georgia and offers best wishes. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kelley. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-04) - Sponsors: Segun Adeyina, Arlene Beckles, Bryce Berry, Eric Bell, Park Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71155 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr500.md?full=1