HR 1836: Ward, Ebonie; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Ebonie Ward, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur who founded and leads 11th & Co., a Black female-owned management company that works with artists and cultural figures such as Gunna, Future, and James Harden. The resolution details her business ventures, including 550 RMG, a creative space in Old Fourth Ward, and her nonprofit A Seat at the Table, which runs a scholarship fund for young women at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes Ward's career achievements and community work, including fundraising for breast cancer awareness, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ebonie Ward for her career as founder and CEO of 11th & Co. and her work in the music and entertainment industry.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ebonie Ward.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial honor rather than a legislative action.

This resolution directly names and honors Ebonie Ward. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving formal public recognition from the state legislature to Ward's business achievements and community philanthropy, and providing her with an official keepsake document.

• The whereas clauses describe Ward's founding and leadership of 11th & Co. and her work guiding artists including Gunna and Future.
• The whereas clauses describe her ownership of 550 RMG, a creative space in Old Fourth Ward, and her nonprofit A Seat at the Table.
• The resolving clause formally commends Ward and extends best wishes for her future success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Ward.

1. 2026-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)

• commendation resolution
• Atlanta entrepreneurs
• music industry
• HBCU scholarships