HR954: HR954 Blessett, Algebra; honor

25 LC 129 0482 House Resolution 954 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Berry of the 56th, Reese of the 140th, Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring Algebra Blessett; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, R&B artist Algebra Blessett has a powerful2 legacy and generational connection to the city; and3 WHEREAS, a fifth generation Atlantan, Algebra attended Fulton C ounty Schools for her4 primary and secondary education, then, with a music scholarship , attended Morris Brown5 College; and6 WHEREAS, Algebra cultivated her talents as well as developed her singing and song writing7 skill alongside superproducers Dallas Austin and Bryan-Michael Cox; and8 WHEREAS, her debut album, Purpose, spent 14 weeks on the acclaimed Billboard9 R&B/Hip-Hop album chart; and10 WHEREAS, active in the Atlanta music community, Algebra is a member of The Recording11 Academy Chapter, the Atlanta Chapter of ASCAP, and continues to connect to musicians12 and performers internationally; and13 H. R. 954 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0482 WHEREAS, in addition to her musical accomplishments, Algebra has become a prominent14 philanthropist and community leader, working closely with the S ickle Cell Foundation of15 Atlanta and Songs for Kids Foundation.16 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this extraord inary musician and17 community leader is appropriately honored.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body honor Algebra Blessett for her outstan ding contributions to the20 cultural, musical, and social fabric of Atlanta.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to23 Algebra Blessett.24 H. R. 954 - 2 -