--- title: HR 1146. The BoykinZ; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1146 cite_as: HR 1146, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1146 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1146.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1146/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72566 date: 2026-01-28 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/hr1145.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1147.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1146.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1146 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-28 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Doreen Carter - Carolyn Hugley - Anissa Jones - Gabe Okoye - Arlene Beckles - Inga Willis text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2025 upstream_id: 2100383 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Georgia music groups - Snellville Georgia - America's Got Talent --- # HR 1146. The BoykinZ; commend ## Text House Resolution 1146 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Hugley of the 141st, Jones of the 143rd, Okoye of the 102nd, Beckles of the 96th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending The BoykinZ; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, The BoykinZ are a remarkable rising sister quartet from Snellville, Georgia; and WHEREAS, this outstanding music group is known for their viral TikTok country music covers and unique blend of country, pop, R&B, and hip-hop; and WHEREAS, The BoykinZ is comprised of talented and engaging members, Kylan, Anale, Nytere, and Alona and managed by their dedicated parents who share their love for music; and WHEREAS, The BoykinZ gained substantial social media fame for their harmonizing and country-infused sound, leading to appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show and performing with Shania Twain at the CMT Awards as well as on her tour; and WHEREAS, The BoykinZ also earned the prestigious golden buzzer on the television show America's Got Talent; and WHEREAS, the group aims to inspire others with lyrics and authentic performances, blending traditional country with modern flair. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend The BoykinZ as well as extend sincere best wishes for continued growth 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 The BoykinZ. ## 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 The BoykinZ, a sister quartet from Snellville, for their musical achievements and rising fame, and offers them best wishes for continued success. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring The BoykinZ, a sister quartet from Snellville, Georgia made up of members Kylan, Anale, Nytere, and Alona. The resolution describes their rise to fame through viral TikTok country music covers that blend country, pop, R&B, and hip-hop. It notes their appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, a performance with Shania Twain at the CMT Awards and on her tour, and their golden buzzer win on America's Got Talent. The resolution formally recognizes and commends the group and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the group. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is purely an honorary statement by the legislature. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends The BoykinZ, a Snellville sister quartet, on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives. - Recites the group's musical achievements, including television appearances and a performance with Shania Twain. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the group. - Extends the House's best wishes for the group's continued growth and success. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily affects The BoykinZ, the four sisters being honored, and their family. It does not impose any obligations, costs, or changes on the general public, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing the achievements of a local Georgia music group before the state legislature. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe The BoykinZ's background, musical style, members, and notable achievements such as the America's Got Talent golden buzzer. - The resolving clause formally commends the group and wishes them continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the group. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28) - Sponsors: Doreen Carter, Carolyn Hugley, Anissa Jones, Gabe Okoye, Arlene Beckles, Inga Willis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72566 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1146.md?full=1