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title: HR 1879. Harris, Tameka; commend
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date: 2026-03-23
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bill_number: HR 1879
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-23
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Billy Mitchell
  - Kimberly Alexander
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  - commemorative resolution
  - Georgia musicians
  - Xscape
  - House of Representatives honors
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# HR 1879. Harris, Tameka; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1879
By: Representatives Mitchell of the 88th and Alexander of the 66th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Tameka Harris; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Tameka Harris was born in College Park, Georgia, and rose to fame in the
1990s as a member of the multi-platinum R&B vocal group Xscape; and
WHEREAS, she joined Xscape in 1990 while attending Tri-Cities Performing Arts High
School; and
WHEREAS, Xscape was discovered by producer Jermaine Dupri while singing at his
birthday celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, where Dupri immediately signed the group to his
then-new record label, So So Def Recordings; and
WHEREAS, Tameka Harris has contributed to three of Xscape's platinum albums: Hummin'
Comin' at 'Cha, Off the Hook, and Traces of My Lipstick; and
WHEREAS, she sang lead vocals on six of Xscape's hit singles: "Understanding", "Do You
Want To?", "All I Need", "Love's a Funny Thing", "My Little Secret", and "Am I Dreamin'";
and
WHEREAS, Xscape members have received two Soul Train Music Awards for Best New
R&B Artist and Best R&B Album as well as the A-Town Music Award for Best Duo/Group;
and
WHEREAS, Tameka Harris and fellow ex-Xscape group member Kandi Burruss, also
received Grammy Awards for their writing contributions on the TLC hit "No Scrubs"; and
WHEREAS, her other notable accomplishments include an American Society of Composers,
Authors, and Publishers award in the R&B and Pop Music categories for "No Scrubs", as
well as the ASCAP Rap Award for her work on the Sporty Thievz track "No Pigeons"; and
WHEREAS, she has recorded on soundtracks for films: The Baby-Sitters Club, Sunset Park,
The Mask, Soul Food, Panther, Bad Boys, and Love Jones; and
WHEREAS, in June 2009, Tameka Harris made her reality TV debut on BET's Tiny and
Toya; and
WHEREAS, from 2001 to 2017, Tameka Harris along with her husband T.I. and their
children, were featured in T.I. & Tiny The Family Hustle on VH!; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2014, Tameka Harris returned to the music industry under her new
label Pretty Hustle, with her first solo single "What The F*** You Gon Do?," that reached
number one on the iTunes R&B/Soul charts within 24 hours of release.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Tameka Harris for her invaluable
contributions to the communities she has served.
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
Tameka Harris.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends singer and entertainer Tameka Harris of College Park for her music career with the group Xscape and her other achievements.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Tameka Harris, a singer born in College Park, Georgia, best known as a member of the R&B group Xscape. The resolution recounts her career highlights, including her work on Xscape's platinum albums, songwriting credits on TLC's 'No Scrubs,' and her reality television appearances.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Tameka Harris for her contributions, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Tameka Harris for her career in music and entertainment.
- Recounts her biography and career achievements, including her time with the group Xscape and songwriting credit on 'No Scrubs.'
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tameka Harris.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic honor only.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Tameka Harris. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official House record honoring Tameka Harris's career and contributions, and provides her with a formal copy of that recognition.

### Key provisions

- The resolution recites Tameka Harris's biography, career with Xscape, songwriting awards, and television appearances in a series of 'whereas' clauses.
- The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends her for contributions to the communities she has served.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Tameka Harris.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-23)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-23)
- Sponsors: Billy Mitchell, Kimberly Alexander
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74400

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1879.md?full=1