Georgia CommonsHR 1939: Mitchell; Teresa LaBarham; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Teresa LaBarham Mitchell, an entrepreneur and artistic director, for her decades of work in music, ministry, and education.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Teresa LaBarham Mitchell, a musician, entrepreneur, and ministry leader with more than 40 years of experience. It highlights her work as co-founder of the Mitchells Academy of Music, founder of T-Music Productions, choir director at two churches, founder of Queens Connection Entertainment, and business manager for the Georgia Department of Corrections. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of her career and character, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Teresa LaBarham Mitchell for her career in music, artist development, and ministry leadership.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Teresa LaBarham Mitchell. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House's own administrative act of preparing a commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents generally. Its significance is symbolic, providing public recognition from the state legislature of one individual's career achievements in music and community service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Mitchell's career, including co-founding the Mitchells Academy of Music and founding T-Music Productions.
- The first resolving clause has the House commend Mitchell for her career achievements and wish her continued health and happiness.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mitchell.
From the bill
“Teresa LaBarham Mitchell is an entrepreneur and artistic director with over 40 years of experience in performance, artist development, and ministry leadership”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- ceremonial recognition