House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 438: Spelman College Glee Club; 100th anniversary for its outstanding contributions to the arts and community; recognize

Last action February 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends the Spelman College Glee Club on its 100th anniversary, honoring a century of musical performances and community involvement.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Spelman College Glee Club, founded in 1924, for a century of musical achievement and its role in Spelman College's cultural identity. The resolution highlights the Glee Club's performances alongside notable figures and organizations, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, President Barack Obama, and its appearances at events like Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration. It formally commends the group for its contributions to the arts and community, extends congratulations, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Glee Club as a keepsake.

What the bill does

Formally commends the Spelman College Glee Club for 100 years of musical excellence and community contributions.
Recites the Glee Club's history, founding in 1924, and its collaborations with notable artists and public figures.
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Glee Club.
Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

Who it affects

The Spelman College Glee Club and its members, current director Dr. Kevin P. Johnson, and Spelman College itself are the direct subjects of this honor. It has no regulatory or financial effect on the general public.

Why it matters

While the resolution changes no laws or funding, it represents official recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of a historic Atlanta institution's cultural contributions, giving the Glee Club a formal, lasting record of appreciation from the state legislature.

Key provisions

The 'whereas' clauses recount the Glee Club's founding in 1924 and a century of performances and community engagement.
The resolved clause formally commends the Glee Club for its musical excellence and cultural impact and extends congratulations.
A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the Glee Club for distribution.

From the bill

“the members of this body commend the Spelman College Glee Club for its 100 years of musical excellence, its contributions to the arts, and its role as a powerful force for cultural enrichment, unity, and social change”
This is the resolution's central statement honoring the Glee Club's century of work.

Status timeline

2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2025-02-27House First Readers (House)
2025-02-27House Hopper (House)

Topics

Spelman College
Glee Club
arts and culture
legislative commendation
Atlanta history

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