SR360: SR360 Perry, Tyler; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Tyler Perry, the filmmaker, playwright, author, and entrepreneur. It recounts his life story, from his childhood in New Orleans through his early stage plays, his creation of the Madea character, his rise as a bestselling author, his expansion into television, and his 2015 purchase of the former Fort McPherson site in Atlanta to build Tyler Perry Studios. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It simply states that the Senate recognizes and commends Tyler Perry for his achievements and his contributions to Georgia's cultural and economic landscape, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Tyler Perry for his career achievements in film, theater, television, and publishing.
• Credits Tyler Perry Studios at the former Fort McPherson site with creating more than 400 jobs and helping position Atlanta as a film production hub.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Tyler Perry.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a symbolic honor with no regulatory effect.

The resolution directly names Tyler Perry as its subject. It also touches the Georgia Senate, which adopts the honor, and indirectly references Atlanta's film industry and workers connected to Tyler Perry Studios.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of appreciation. Its main significance is symbolic, marking Tyler Perry's career and his studio's role in Atlanta's film economy in the official record of the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses recount Tyler Perry's biography, career milestones, and the scale of Tyler Perry Studios at the former Fort McPherson site in Atlanta.
• The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Tyler Perry for his entertainment career and economic contributions to Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Tyler Perry.

1. 2025-03-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)

• Tyler Perry
• Georgia film industry
• Senate resolution
• Atlanta economic development