HR800: HR800 Butler, Brian; outstanding contributions of Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister in organizing 404 Weekend & acknowledging their representation of Butter.ATL, and others; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Brian Butler for recognizing the work of Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister in organizing 404 Weekend, an annual celebration of Atlanta's culture, business, music, art, and social impact held across Fulton, Clayton, and DeKalb counties. The resolution praises signature events like the 404 Day Scholarship Gala, Block Party, and Parade, and acknowledges the honorees' ties to organizations including Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees, the public, and the press. It has no regulatory or funding effect.

• Formally commends Brian Butler for organizing recognition of 404 Weekend and its organizers.
• Names and praises seven individuals for their contributions to the event and Atlanta's cultural life.
• Acknowledges the honorees' association with four named organizations: Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees, the public, and the press.

The resolution directly names and honors Brian Butler, Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister, along with the organizations Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing individuals and organizations tied to an Atlanta cultural event, 404 Weekend.

• The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) describes 404 Weekend as a celebration of Atlanta's music, business, fashion, art, and social movements across Fulton, Clayton, and DeKalb counties.
• The resolved clause formally commends Brian Butler and recognizes the named organizers' contributions to Atlanta's cultural, social, and economic life.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees, the public, and the press.

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

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)

• Atlanta culture
• commendation resolution
• 404 Weekend
• community recognition