HR 781: Kerce, Dr. Stephanie Dean; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce. It highlights her work as director of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP), where she helps recruit and prepare college students from across Georgia for internships at the state capitol, and her role as Georgia State University's GLIP director and college coordinator. The resolution also notes her long career as a professor in Georgia State University's Department of Political Science since 2017, where she focuses on public law, judicial politics, and separation of powers. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it formally commends Kerce and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her leadership of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program.
• States the House's praise for her role as Georgia State University's GLIP director and college coordinator.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Kerce.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Kerce for continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or requirement.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce. It also references the Georgia Legislative Internship Program, Georgia State University's Department of Political Science, and student interns who work at the state capitol through the program.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgia law, program, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Kerce's work and a commemorative copy of the resolution presented to her.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Kerce's roles as GLIP director statewide and at Georgia State University, and her academic career since 2017.
• The resolved clause formally commends Kerce for her leadership and academic service to GLIP and Georgia State University.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Kerce.

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• Chuck Martin (R, HD-49)Primary sponsor
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Noel Williams, Jr. (R, HD-148)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-78)

• legislative honors
• Georgia Legislative Internship Program
• Georgia State University
• higher education