HR1402: HR1402 Miles, Dr. Kimberly; Black History Month; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes Dr. Kimberly Miles, an educator, published author, and community strategist who works in the Henry County School System as a Social Studies Professional Learning Specialist and Arts Integration Specialist. The resolution details her roles, including Excellence Recognition Coordinator for Henry County Schools and Director of the Henry County Regional National History Day competition, as well as her civic involvement with the NAACP and the Marlboro County Democratic Party in South Carolina. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Kimberly Miles for her career in education and community service.
• States the House's thanks for her public service and wishes her continued health and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Miles.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Kimberly Miles. It has no regulatory effect on the public, though it reflects recognition of her work within the Henry County School System and related educational and civic organizations.

This resolution has no practical legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of the General Assembly's recognition of Dr. Miles's educational and community contributions during Black History Month.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Miles's career as an educator, author, and community strategist in the Henry County School System.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend Dr. Miles for her public service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Miles.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)

• Black History Month
• commendation resolution
• Henry County Schools
• education recognition