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HR1350: HR1350 Davis, Kelsie "West Love"; musical achievements and positive representation of Valdosta, Georgia; commend

Last action February 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends musician Kelsie "West Love" Davis of Valdosta for her career in Southern soul, R&B, and blues music.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Kelsie Davis, who performs under the stage name West Love, for her musical career and for representing her hometown of Valdosta, Georgia in a positive light. The resolution describes her path from singing in church and local venues to touring nationally in the Southern soul, R&B, and blues genres, sharing stages with well known artists in those styles. It does not create any new law, spend any state money, or impose any requirement on anyone. Its only concrete action is directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Davis herself.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends and honors Kelsie "West Love" Davis for her musical achievements and her positive representation of Valdosta, Georgia.
  • States the House of Representatives' recognition of her national touring career in Southern soul, R&B, and blues music.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Davis.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Kelsie "West Love" Davis, a musician from Valdosta, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for her, but it has no legal effect on any other group.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it is a public, on-the-record statement from the Georgia House recognizing an individual's career achievements and ties to her hometown of Valdosta.

Key provisions

  • The resolved clause states that House members commend Davis for her musical accomplishments, national touring success, and representation of Valdosta and Georgia.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Davis.
  • The whereas clauses describe her background, including singing in church, her performances across the United States, and her genre as Southern soul, R&B, and blues music.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)Primary sponsor
  • Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
  • Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
  • Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
  • Inga Willis (D, HD-055)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • Valdosta Georgia
  • musicians
  • Southern soul music

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