--- title: HR 1778. Raheem, Micaiah; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1778 cite_as: HR 1778, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1778 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1778.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1778/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74241 date: 2026-03-18 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. 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Raheem, Micaiah; commend ## Text House Resolution 1778 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, McQueen of the 61st, Carter of the 93rd, Neal of the 79th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending Micaiah Raheem; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Micaiah Raheem, also known as Raheem the Dream, is a Georgia-based artist who has carved his own lane in music with authenticity, determination, and unmistakable Southern energy, blending raw street perspective with melodic instincts and confident storytelling; and WHEREAS, rooted in Atlanta's rich and influential hip-hop culture, his music balances hard-hitting beats with introspective moments that reflect perseverance, resilience, and ambition born from real-life experiences, while offering motivational anthems and personal reflections that resonate with audiences across generations; and WHEREAS, Micaiah Raheem began his musical journey while attending high school in Atlanta, where he performed as an MC at talent shows and earned the nickname "The Dream" from his classmates, a name that would become synonymous with his artistic identity and musical career; and WHEREAS, in 1986, he recorded his first track on Arvis Records, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking path in Southern hip-hop, and on August 3, 1986, he became Atlanta's first rap artist to receive regular radio rotation in the Atlanta market when his music was placed in rotation by Mitch Faulkner, program director of Kiss 104 FM, opening doors for generations of artists to follow; and WHEREAS, by the early 1990s, Raheem the Dream's music had become a defining soundtrack of Atlanta's emerging hip-hop scene, receiving national airplay for the single "The Most Beautiful Girl" and contributing to the cultural energy surrounding Atlanta's world-famous Freaknik festival, a landmark cultural event that helped shape the city's reputation as a center of music, culture, and creativity; and WHEREAS, in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to music and culture, the Atlanta City Council honored Raheem the Dream in 2016 by proclaiming "Raheem the Dream Day" and then-Mayor Kasim Reed presented him with the Phoenix Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Mayor's Office, for his outstanding contributions and pioneering role in laying the foundation of Atlanta hip-hop; and WHEREAS, more than an artist, Raheem the Dream represents a mindset of turning pressure into progress and dreams into direction, continuing to inspire audiences through consistency, evolution, and an unwavering work ethic while proudly representing the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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 and extend their sincere best wishes for continued success and influence in the years ahead. 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 Micaiah Raheem. ## 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 commends Atlanta hip-hop artist Micaiah Raheem, known as Raheem the Dream, for his pioneering role in the city's rap music history. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Inga Willis, Mekyah McQueen, Doreen Carter, Yasmin Neal, Dar'shun Kendrick - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74241 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1778.md?full=1