SR458: SR458 Render, Michael S. "Killer Mike"; recognize

25 LC 112 3503 Senate Resolution 458 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Rahman of the 5th, Harrell of t he 40th, Mangham of the 55th, James of the 28th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Michael S. "Killer Mike" Render; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Michael S. Render, widely known as "Killer Mike," is a Grammy2 Award-winning artist, activist, and entrepreneur whose influenc e extends far beyond the3 realm of music; and4 WHEREAS, he has consistently used his platform to promote finan cial literacy, uplift5 underserved communities, and advocate for meaningful policy change throughout the State6 of Georgia and beyond; and7 WHEREAS, Killer Mike serves as co-founder of Greenwood, a Black-owned digital banking8 platform designed to address financial disparities and foster wealth-building opportunities9 in historically marginalized communities; and10 WHEREAS, beyond his economic advocacy, Killer Mike has further served as a powerful11 voice for criminal justice reform, police accountability, votin g rights, and prison reform,12 using public platforms and media appearances to advance these critical causes; and13 S. R. 458 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3503 WHEREAS, he has also delivered several lectures at colleges and universities, written about14 social justice topics for publications such as Billboard, and been the subject of multiple15 interviews regarding police misconduct and race relations; and16 WHEREAS, his presence in televised media includes his own Emmy Award-winning show17 Love and Respect, cameos on Ozark and Billions, and regular appearances on the Late Show18 with Stephen Colbert and Real Time with Bill Maher; and19 WHEREAS, the documentary series Trigger Warning with Killer Mike, in which he explores20 issues in the United States that affect the black community, premiered on Netflix in January21 2019; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 recognize and commend Michael S. "Killer Mike" Render for his m any exemplary26 contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state and beyon d as well as extend their best27 wishes for continued success.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Michael S. "Killer30 Mike" Render.31 S. R. 458 - 2 -