SR193: SR193 Taylor, Troy; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Troy Taylor, an Atlanta gallery owner. The resolution recounts his career history, including his early job repairing fine art posters, his founding of ZuCot Gallery in 2009 in Atlanta's Castleberry Hill neighborhood, and his 2012 partnership with the Henderson brothers to refocus the gallery on living African American artists. The resolution states that ZuCot Gallery has grown into the largest African American fine arts gallery in the southeastern United States and has hosted events for members of Congress, judges, mayors, and companies. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It simply directs the Secretary of the Senate to send Troy Taylor a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Troy Taylor for his work as founder of ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta.
• Recounts the history of ZuCot Gallery, from its founding in 2009 to its growth into a major fine arts gallery.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Troy Taylor.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Troy Taylor and references ZuCot Gallery, the Henderson brothers of Premier Art, and the Georgia Senate, which adopts the resolution and arranges for a copy to be delivered.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring an individual and his business, and providing him with an official document recognizing his contributions to the arts community.

• The whereas clauses describe Troy Taylor's career, his founding of ZuCot Gallery in 2009, and its 2012 rebrand with the Henderson brothers.
• The resolved clause formally commends Troy Taylor for his contributions to the arts and wishes him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Troy Taylor.

1. 2025-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• arts recognition
• Atlanta gallery
• ceremonial honor