--- title: HR 2046. Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2046 cite_as: HR 2046, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2046 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2046.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2046/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74623 date: 2026-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra; commend ## Text House Resolution 2046 By: Representative Au of the 50th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO) is a fully professional orchestra founded and incorporated on April 28, 2007, as a result of the vision of its founder, Music Director J. Wayne Baughman; and WHEREAS, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is the only fully professional orchestra serving North Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra's mission is to enhance the quality of life for Johns Creek and North Metro Atlanta residents through the presentation of high-quality performances, education and outreach program that reflect the cultural diversity of the community; and WHEREAS, the orchestra's musicians are among the finest instrumentalists in America, with an average of 16 years experience in professional orchestras, most of the members having graduate degrees or artist diplomas in performing arts from the leading institutions of higher learning in the United States, and many having received additional training in Berlin, London, Rome, Salzburg, Vienna and other leading European music centers; and WHEREAS, now under the direction of Music Director Henry Cheng, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is entering an ambitious new chapter, blending world-class artistry with community-centered programming that inspires audiences of all ages; and WHEREAS, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra made history in 2025 as it traveled to Vietnam for a landmark international tour, joining the New York Philharmonic and the Minnesota Orchestra as one of only a few American orchestras to perform in the country over the past 20 years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and extend their sincere best wishes for its continued growth and success. 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 the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra for its history, professional musicianship, and a 2025 international tour to Vietnam. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO), a professional orchestra founded in 2007 that serves North Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and nearby communities. It highlights the orchestra's mission of enhancing quality of life through performances and education programs, the experience level of its musicians, and its current leadership under Music Director Henry Cheng. The resolution notes that in 2025 the orchestra traveled to Vietnam, becoming one of only a few American orchestras to perform there in the past 20 years, alongside groups like the New York Philharmonic. The House resolves to commend the orchestra and wish it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the JCSO for its records. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives. - States the House's best wishes for the orchestra's continued growth and success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the orchestra. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, its founder and Music Director J. Wayne Baughman, current Music Director Henry Cheng, and its musicians. It also touches residents of Johns Creek and the broader North Metro Atlanta area who benefit from the orchestra's performances. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official public honor from the Georgia House, giving the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra formal state recognition for its community programming and its notable 2025 performance tour in Vietnam. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe the orchestra's 2007 founding, its professional status, and its service area covering North Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and surrounding communities. - It notes the musicians' average of 16 years of professional experience and advanced training at leading institutions in the United States and Europe. - It highlights the orchestra's 2025 tour to Vietnam as a historic achievement shared with only a few American orchestras in 20 years. - The resolved clause formally commends the orchestra and extends best wishes for its future. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the orchestra. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Michelle Au - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74623 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2046.md?full=1