HR2039: HR2039 Ellis, Jelinda W.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jelinda W. Ellis, a dancer, educator, and entrepreneur from Jackson, Georgia. It recounts her dance training beginning at age three, her teaching and choreography work at several studios, her 2019 founding of Elevé Dance Studio in Locust Grove, and her role as the first dance teacher at McDonough Middle School in Henry County starting in 2020. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's official recognition of Ellis's career and contributions to dance education in her community, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Jelinda W. Ellis for her contributions to dance education in the state of Georgia.
• Recites her background, training, and career, including founding Elevé Dance Studio in Locust Grove in 2019.
• Recognizes her as the first dance teacher at McDonough Middle School in Henry County, starting in August 2020.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ellis.

This resolution directly affects only Jelinda W. Ellis, who is honored by name, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of one educator's career and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses detail Ellis's dance training, teaching career, and 2019 founding of Elevé Dance Studio in Locust Grove, Georgia.
• The resolving clause formally commends Ellis for her contributions to dance education and wishes her continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Ellis.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• dance education
• Henry County
• Georgia House of Representatives