--- title: HR 1068. Shen Yun Performing Arts; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1068 cite_as: HR 1068, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1068 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1068.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1068/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72417 date: 2026-01-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1067.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1069.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1068.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1068 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Matt Reeves - Reynaldo Martinez text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2025 upstream_id: 2095045 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Shen Yun Performing Arts - Chinese culture - arts and culture - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 1068. Shen Yun Performing Arts; commend ## Text House Resolution 1068 By: Representatives Reeves of the 99th and Martinez of the 111th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Shen Yun Performing Arts; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Shen Yun Performing Arts, founded in 2006, is dedicated to reviving and sharing the essence of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture through classical Chinese dance, music, and artistry; and WHEREAS, Shen Yun’s breathtaking performances feature world-class dancers, musicians, and vocalists who bring to life ancient legends, historical tales, and timeless spiritual values, captivating audiences worldwide; and WHEREAS, the company has enriched communities across Georgia with its annual tours, including performances in Atlanta and other cities, fostering cultural appreciation, artistic excellence, and cross-cultural understanding among Georgians of all backgrounds; and WHEREAS, Shen Yun will perform at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from January 27 to February 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Shen Yun promotes universal themes of hope, courage, moral integrity, and harmony that resonate deeply with the values cherished by the people of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the return of Shen Yun to Georgia stages offers residents an inspiring oppurtunity to experiance the beauty of traditional Chinese heritage in a modern, world-class production. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Shen Yun Performing Arts for preserving the musical, historical, and artistic values of traditional Chinese culture in the state of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Shen Yun Performing Arts. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends Shen Yun Performing Arts for its performances in the state, including a run at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from January 27 to February 1, 2026. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Shen Yun Performing Arts, a classical Chinese dance and music company founded in 2006, for its annual tours through Georgia and its upcoming performances at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta from January 27 to February 1, 2026. The resolution praises the group for promoting traditional Chinese culture and values such as hope, courage, and moral integrity. It formally resolves that House members commend the company, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Shen Yun Performing Arts. ### What it does - Formally commends Shen Yun Performing Arts for its work preserving traditional Chinese musical, historical, and artistic culture in Georgia. - States the House's recognition of the company's performances across Georgia, including an upcoming run at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Shen Yun Performing Arts. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic statement of the House's views. ### Who it affects Shen Yun Performing Arts, the touring dance and music company being honored, and the House of Representatives, which adopts the resolution. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of goodwill from the state House toward a touring arts organization performing in Atlanta, intended to acknowledge its cultural contributions rather than change any policy. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Shen Yun's founding in 2006 and its mission to revive traditional Chinese culture through dance, music, and artistry. - The whereas clauses note Shen Yun's scheduled performances at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from January 27 to February 1, 2026. - The resolved clause has the House commend Shen Yun for preserving traditional Chinese musical, historical, and artistic values in Georgia. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-27) - Sponsors: Matt Reeves, Reynaldo Martinez - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72417 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1068.md?full=1