HR 2044: "The Atlantan"; a signature cocktail inspired by Atlanta; recognizing the contributions of Keyatta Mincey Parker, Tiffanie Barriere, Thandi Walton, A Sip of Paradise Garden, and Rémy Martin; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors a cocktail called "The Atlantan," which was created by mixologists Keyatta Mincey Parker, Tiffanie Barriere, and Thandi Walton to reflect Atlanta's culinary culture and history. The resolution commends the three creators for their work in the hospitality and beverage industry, recognizes A Sip of Paradise Garden, a nonprofit Parker founded that supports hospitality workers' wellness and career development, and acknowledges Rémy Martin as the cocktail's base spirit. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

• Formally honors the cocktail "The Atlantan" as an expression of Atlanta's culinary culture.
• Commends mixologists Keyatta Mincey Parker, Tiffanie Barriere, and Thandi Walton for creating the cocktail.
• Recognizes A Sip of Paradise Garden, a nonprofit supporting hospitality workers' wellness and career development.
• Acknowledges Rémy Martin's role as the cocktail's base spirit.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

This resolution names and honors three individual mixologists, a nonprofit organization called A Sip of Paradise Garden, and the spirit brand Rémy Martin. It has a ceremonial effect on Atlanta's hospitality and culinary community rather than creating any legal obligation.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving formal state recognition to the honorees and generating a public record that can be shared with the press.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the creation of "The Atlantan" cocktail and the backgrounds of its three creators.
• The resolving clause formally honors the cocktail and commends Parker, Barriere, and Walton for their contributions.
• The resolution recognizes A Sip of Paradise Garden's community wellness work and Rémy Martin's symbolic role as the base spirit.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor

• Atlanta culture
• ceremonial resolution
• hospitality industry
• Georgia House recognition