--- title: HR 1073. Diamond, Shirley; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1073 cite_as: HR 1073, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1073 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1073.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1073/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72422 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/hr1072.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1074.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1073.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1073 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: - Mack Jackson text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2025 upstream_id: 2095296 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Georgia musicians - Atlanta arts - legislative honors --- # HR 1073. Diamond, Shirley; commend ## Text House Resolution 1073 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Shirley Diamond; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Shirley Diamond is a talented and versatile rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, and gospel singer from Atlanta, Georgia; and WHEREAS, her enlightening, high-spirited voice has captured listeners of her studio recordings as well as audiences at prestigious Atlanta venues such as the Tabernacle and Underground Atlanta; and WHEREAS, following in the footsteps of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Chan, Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Diamond has forged her own path and built a name for herself in Atlanta’s vibrant music scene as well on tour with various artists; and WHEREAS, Shirley Diamond’s music reflects not only her talent, but also the dedication, resilience, and creative passion she brings to everything she does; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Shirley Diamond for her countless contributions to music and arts in the State of Georgia and extend best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success. 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 Shirley Diamond. ## 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 formally recognizes and commends Atlanta singer Shirley Diamond for her contributions to music in the state. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Shirley Diamond, an Atlanta-based rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, and gospel singer. The resolution describes her performances at Atlanta venues like the Tabernacle and Underground Atlanta and compares her artistic path to musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of Diamond's contributions to music and the arts, wishes her continued health and success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Shirley Diamond for her contributions to music and the arts. - Extends the House's best wishes to Diamond for continued health, happiness, and success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Diamond. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Atlanta singer Shirley Diamond. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it creates an official record of the legislature's recognition of Diamond's musical career, which she and the public can point to as formal state acknowledgment. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Diamond's musical background and career, including performances at Atlanta venues such as the Tabernacle and Underground Atlanta. - The resolved clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Diamond and its wishes for her continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Diamond. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-27) - Sponsors: Mack Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72422 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1073.md?full=1