HR697: HR697 Tucker, Haywood; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Haywood Tucker, an Atlanta native who opened Haywood's Recording Studio in 1978 after starting out recording his own band in his parents' living room. The resolution recounts his career, including recording The SOS Band, Curtis Mayfield, and other well known musicians, as well as political and civil rights figures such as John Lewis, Maynard Jackson, Jesse Jackson, and Mable Thomas. It notes his nickname, the 'Splice King,' for his tape-editing skill. The House formally commends Tucker and wishes him continued health and success, and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Haywood Tucker for his musical career and contributions in Georgia.
• Recounts his history opening Haywood's Recording Studio in Atlanta in 1978 and the artists he recorded.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Tucker for his continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tucker.

The resolution directly names and honors Haywood Tucker, an Atlanta recording studio owner and producer. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians; it also references historical figures like John Lewis and Maynard Jackson as part of Tucker's career story.

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing Tucker's contributions to Georgia's music and cultural history and providing him a formal keepsake copy from the legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Tucker's career, from recording in his parents' living room to opening Haywood's Recording Studio in Atlanta in 1978.
• The resolution notes he recorded artists including The SOS Band, Curtis Mayfield, and Major Lance, and figures like John Lewis and Maynard Jackson.
• The resolved clause formally commends Tucker and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Tucker.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)Primary sponsor
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)

• Georgia music history
• Atlanta recording studios
• legislative commendation
• civil rights history