--- title: HR 438. Spelman College Glee Club; 100th anniversary for its outstanding contributions to the arts and community; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr438 cite_as: HR 438, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr438 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr438.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr438/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70992 date: 2025-02-27 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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Spelman College Glee Club; 100th anniversary for its outstanding contributions to the arts and community; recognize ## Text House Resolution 438 By: Representatives Taylor of the 92nd, McQueen of the 61st, Carter of the 93rd, Glaize of the 67th, Davis of the 87th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending the Spelman College Glee Club on its 100th anniversary for its outstanding contributions to the arts and community; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Spelman College Glee Club, established in 1924, has a proud and rich tradition of musical excellence, serving as a beacon of artistic achievement for over a century; and WHEREAS, through its commitment to the pursuit of musical excellence, the Glee Club has become a cornerstone of Spelman College's cultural and artistic identity, enriching the lives of its members and audiences within their mission to amaze and inspire; and WHEREAS, the Glee Club has performed with distinguished artists and organizations such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, President Barack Obama, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and India.Arie, among many others, demonstrating its global reach and impact in the field of music; and WHEREAS, in celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Spelman College Glee Club has continued to build bridges through its performances, uniting communities, cultures, and generations in song and spirit; and WHEREAS, the Glee Club's unwavering commitment to its mission, fostering artistic talent, discipline, and leadership, has set a standard for excellence and has produced remarkable leaders who have carried the legacy of the Spelman spirit to every corner of the world; and WHEREAS, the Glee Club's remarkable performances and community outreach, including its participation in high-profile events such as Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration and the King Celebration, reflect the Glee Club's role as an ambassador for Spelman College and the broader community; and WHEREAS, under the direction of Dr. Kevin P. Johnson, the Glee Club has flourished and expanded its influence, continuing to inspire and touch the lives of many through music and dedication. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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 as well as extend their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for continued success in the years to come. 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 Spelman College Glee Club. ## 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 commends the Spelman College Glee Club on its 100th anniversary, honoring its century of musical performance and community involvement. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends the Spelman College Glee Club, founded in 1924, for reaching its 100th anniversary. It recounts the choir's history of performing with well known artists and organizations, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, President Barack Obama, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and India.Arie, as well as its appearances at events like Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration and the King Celebration. The resolution formally commends the Glee Club for its musical excellence and its role in cultural enrichment and community life, and extends congratulations for continued success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Glee Club. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House. ### What it does - Formally commends the Spelman College Glee Club for its 100 years of musical excellence and cultural contributions. - Recounts the Glee Club's history, including its founding in 1924 and performances with notable artists and organizations. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Glee Club. - Extends congratulations and best wishes from the House of Representatives for the Glee Club's continued success. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Spelman College Glee Club and its director, Dr. Kevin P. Johnson. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the group. ### Why it matters This resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical effect is limited to the House formally recognizing the Glee Club's 100th anniversary and providing the group with an official copy of that recognition. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Glee Club's founding in 1924 and its century-long history of musical performance. - The whereas clauses list notable collaborations and appearances, including with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and at Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration. - The resolved clause formally commends the Glee Club for its 100 years of musical excellence and cultural contributions. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the Glee Club. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-27) - Sponsors: Rhonda Taylor, Mekyah McQueen, Doreen Carter, Lydia Glaize, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70992 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr438.md?full=1