HR795: HR795 Grant, Lewis; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lewis Grant, an Atlanta native musician. The resolution recounts his musical history, starting his career at age twelve, studying classical music at Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), forming a group called The Prime Ministers Band, and performing with numerous notable artists across genres. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Lewis Grant and wishes him continued health and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Grant.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Lewis Grant for his musical career.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lewis Grant.
• Creates no new law, funding, program, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names and honors Lewis Grant, an Atlanta musician. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

This resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents generally. Its only real world consequence is a formal, honorary document presented to Lewis Grant recognizing his musical career.

• The whereas clauses describe Lewis Grant's musical background, including his early career, education at Clark College, and formation of The Prime Ministers Band.
• The resolution portion formally resolves that the House recognizes and commends Lewis Grant and wishes him continued health and success.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Lewis Grant.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Georgia musicians
• Atlanta history
• ceremonial resolution