HR797: HR797 Reed, Janice; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Janice Reed, who began producing community entertainment events at age 10 in Chicago and later moved to Atlanta in 1975. There she produced events for the late Reverend Hosea L. Williams and his Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless organization, work she continues today. She also arranges family entertainment acts across the state and co-founded the Sweet Auburn Festival in 1982. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Reed's contributions to the musical, cultural, and social life of Georgia, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Janice Reed for her contributions to Georgia's musical, cultural, and social landscape.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Janice Reed.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's position.

This resolution directly names Janice Reed, an Atlanta based entertainment producer and community activist. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians; it is a personal honor recorded by the House of Representatives.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official House record of appreciation for Janice Reed's community and cultural work into the state's legislative history.

• The whereas clauses describe Reed's career, including producing events in Chicago as a child and later for Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless in Atlanta since 1975.
• The whereas clauses note she co-founded the Sweet Auburn Festival in 1982 and provides specialty entertainment acts statewide.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend her for her contributions to Georgia's musical, cultural, and social landscape.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Janice Reed.

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
• Atlanta community events
• Sweet Auburn Festival
• Georgia House of Representatives