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title: HR 1836. Ward, Ebonie; commend
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date: 2026-03-20
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status_date: 2026-03-20
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Segun Adeyina
  - Carl Gilliard
  - Park Cannon
  - Terry Cummings
  - Jasmine Clark
  - Karen Lupton
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  - commendation resolution
  - Atlanta entrepreneurs
  - music industry
  - HBCU scholarships
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# HR 1836. Ward, Ebonie; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1836
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Cannon of the 58th,
Cummings of the 39th, Clark of the 108th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Ebonie Ward; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ebonie Ward is a trail-blazing entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of 11th & Co.,
a full-service, Black female-owned and operated management company headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia, that serves as a home to both established and emerging talent and stands
as a beacon of excellence in the music and entertainment industry; and
WHEREAS, through her visionary leadership, Ebonie has worked with and guided a range
of high profile artists and cultural figures both past and present, including Gunna, Future,
James Harden, and others, elevating their brands to national and global recognition and
helping position them among the most influential voices across music, sports, and culture;
and
WHEREAS, Ebonie has guided Gunna from the earliest stages of his career to international
acclaim, producing multiple chart topping albums, headlining sold out tours, and launching
transformative initiatives including Gunna's Great Giveaway and Wunna Run Club; and
WHEREAS, Ebonie has played a pivotal role in the career of Future, contributing to a series
of chart dominating projects and multiple number one albums, including I Never Liked You,
securing his position as one of the most influential artists of his generation; and
WHEREAS, she is the visionary owner of 550 RMG, a 10,000-square-foot creative
ecosystem in Old Fourth Ward that serves as a premier hub for Atlanta's prominent and
emerging talent, creatives, and innovators, redefining the future of entertainment
entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, Ebonie is the founder of A Seat at the Table, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to advancing equity, access, and mentorship within the entertainment and creative industries,
creating meaningful pathways for the next generation of global leaders; and
WHEREAS, through her nonprofit arm, she established the annual A Seat at the Table
Scholarship Fund, an enduring commitment to invest in young women attending HBCUs by
providing financial support, mentorship, and direct access to career opportunities, having
awarded scholarships to 20 young women and distributed $220,000 to support their
educational and professional journeys; and
WHEREAS, Ebonie has led impactful community initiatives, including raising over $11,000
in support of Susan G. Komen's mission during the Atlanta Breast Cancer Walk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Ebonie Ward for her visionary leadership,
transformative work, and dedicated community advocacy as well as extend best wishes for
future success as she continues to shape the future of music, culture, and creative opportunity
from Atlanta to the world.
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
Ebonie Ward.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Atlanta entrepreneur Ebonie Ward for her work as founder and CEO of the artist management company 11th & Co. and her community and philanthropic initiatives.

### Plain-language summary

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.

### What it does

- 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.

### Who it affects

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

### Why it matters

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.

### Key provisions

- 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-20)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-20)
- Sponsors: Segun Adeyina, Carl Gilliard, Park Cannon, Terry Cummings, Jasmine Clark, Karen Lupton
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74330

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