Georgia CommonsHR 1428: Cummings, Mr. Terry; induction as an Honorary Member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County; commend
Last action February 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Mr. Terry Cummings on his induction as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County and commends his career and community service.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Mr. Terry Cummings, a former NBA All-Star and NBA Rookie of the Year, for his induction as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, a mentoring and community service organization. The resolution recounts his basketball career, his status as an NBA Hall of Fame nominee, and his work in mentorship and community leadership. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House congratulates and commends Mr. Cummings, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to him and to the leadership of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County.
What the bill does
- Congratulates Mr. Terry Cummings on his induction as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County.
- Commends him for his professional basketball career and his community leadership and mentorship work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for Mr. Cummings and the organization's leadership.
- Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Mr. Terry Cummings and the organization 100 Black Men of DeKalb County. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than practical consequences. It creates an official House record honoring Mr. Cummings' athletic career and community service, but it does not change any Georgia law, spend state money, or impose any new obligations.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Mr. Cummings' NBA career, his NBA Hall of Fame nomination, and his mentorship work.
- The resolving clause has the House congratulate and commend Mr. Cummings upon his induction as an honorary member.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Mr. Cummings and to the organization's leadership.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Mr. Terry Cummings upon his induction as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, commend him for his professional accomplishments and community leadership, and extend best wishes for continued success and service.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
Topics
- honorary resolution
- DeKalb County
- community organizations
- NBA
- legislative commendation