--- title: HR 1599. Georgia Symphony Orchestra; 75 years of exceptional artistry, 20 years of dedication to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and its ongoing commitment to innovation; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1599 cite_as: HR 1599, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1599 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1599.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1599/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73905 date: 2026-03-04 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/hr1598.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1600.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1599.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1599 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-04 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Lisa Campbell - Terry Cummings - Sheila Jones - Don Parsons - Devan Seabaugh - Mekyah McQueen text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1599/2025 upstream_id: 2129493 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - arts and culture - Georgia Symphony Orchestra - music education - legislative recognition --- # HR 1599. Georgia Symphony Orchestra; 75 years of exceptional artistry, 20 years of dedication to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and its ongoing commitment to innovation; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1599 By: Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Jones of the 60th, Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for 75 years of exceptional artistry, 20 years of dedication to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and its ongoing commitment to innovation; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, for 75 years, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the State of Georgia, enriching the lives of residents through exceptional performances, community engagement, and a steadfast commitment to making music accessible to all; and WHEREAS, since its founding in 1951, the GSO has brought together professional musicians, dedicated volunteers, and passionate supporters to provide world-class symphonic, jazz, and choral music experiences that inspire, connect, and uplift our community; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras (GYSO), founded in 2006 as an educational division of the GSO, has for 20 years nurtured the musical talents of thousands of young people across the region, offering transformative learning opportunities that foster discipline, creativity, and leadership among the next generation; and WHEREAS, under the artistic leadership of Music Director Timothy Verville for the past 10 years, the GSO has been recognized for its innovation, artistic excellence, and pioneering programs, including sensory-friendly concerts, family programming, and initiatives that expand access to music for underserved communities; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra continues to serve as a cultural ambassador, attracting audiences from across the region, strengthening the local economy, and enhancing the quality of life for residents of all ages through the power of music. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for 75 years of dedicated service to our community, 20 years of commitment to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and 10 years of artistic leadership and innovation under Timothy Verville, and extend their deepest gratitude for their invaluable contributions to the cultural vitality of 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 the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. ## 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 honors the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for 75 years of performances and 20 years of youth music education through its Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras program. ### Plain-language summary This House resolution recognizes and commends the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO), founded in 1951, for 75 years of symphonic, jazz, and choral performances in Georgia. It also honors the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras (GYSO), the GSO's educational division founded in 2006, for 20 years of teaching young people music. The resolution further praises Music Director Timothy Verville for 10 years of artistic leadership, including programs like sensory-friendly concerts and outreach to underserved communities. It does not change any Georgia law; it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Symphony Orchestra as a formal acknowledgment. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for 75 years of performances and community engagement since its 1951 founding. - Commends the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, the GSO's youth education program, for 20 years of teaching young musicians. - Praises Music Director Timothy Verville for 10 years of artistic leadership, including sensory-friendly concerts and outreach programs. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, its youth education division the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and Music Director Timothy Verville. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial honor with no legal or financial effect. Its practical impact is limited to a formal, symbolic recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, which the Georgia Symphony Orchestra receives as a printed copy of the resolution. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites the history of the GSO since 1951 and the GYSO since 2006 as background. - The resolved clause formally commends the GSO for 75 years of service, the GYSO for 20 years of youth education, and Timothy Verville for 10 years of leadership. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-04) - Sponsors: Lisa Campbell, Terry Cummings, Sheila Jones, Don Parsons, Devan Seabaugh, Mekyah McQueen - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73905 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1599.md?full=1