Georgia CommonsHR1783: HR1783 Harvey, Mrs. Keila; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Keila Harvey, a veteran dance educator and founder of the Gift of Dance Studio, for her decades of teaching and mentoring young dancers.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recounts the career of Mrs. Keila Harvey, a dance educator with over 38 years of experience who founded the Gift of Dance Studio in 2005, taught public school in Clayton County, led a dance ministry, and performed professionally as a ballerina and on television shows. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends Mrs. Harvey and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her, as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Mrs. Keila Harvey for her career in dance education.
- Recites her professional background, including founding the Gift of Dance Studio in 2005 and teaching public school in Clayton County for nine years.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Mrs. Harvey.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success, with no changes to state law or funding involved.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Keila Harvey. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change; it does not alter any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone besides directing the House Clerk to distribute a commemorative copy to Mrs. Harvey.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Mrs. Harvey's career, including founding the Gift of Dance Studio in 2005 and her role with the 7th Day Evangelism Dance Ministry.
- The resolved clause formally commends Mrs. Harvey and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Mrs. Harvey.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mrs. Keila Harve y and extend their31 sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- dance education
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Clayton County