Georgia CommonsHR 1778: Raheem, Micaiah; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Atlanta hip-hop artist Micaiah Raheem, known as Raheem the Dream, for his pioneering role in the city's rap music history.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring musician Micaiah Raheem, who performs as Raheem the Dream. The resolution recounts his career, including becoming one of Atlanta's first rap artists to receive regular radio rotation in 1986 and his contributions to the city's early hip-hop scene. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally commends Raheem for his role in shaping Atlanta's hip-hop culture and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It closes with well wishes for his continued career.
What the bill does
- Commends Micaiah Raheem, known as Raheem the Dream, for his pioneering role in Atlanta's hip-hop culture.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Raheem.
- Extends the House's best wishes for his continued success, but creates no legal obligations, funding, or changes to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Micaiah Raheem. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It offers formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of an individual's cultural contributions, but it does not create programs, spend money, or alter any statute affecting Georgians generally.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Raheem's career, including his 1986 debut and his 2016 recognition by the Atlanta City Council and then-Mayor Kasim Reed.
- The resolved clause formally commends Raheem for his role in developing Atlanta's hip-hop culture.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Raheem.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Micaiah Raheem, also known as Raheem the Dream, for his pioneering role in the development of Atlanta's hip-hop culture”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
Topics
- Atlanta hip-hop
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- music history