Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 697: Tucker, Haywood; commend
Last action March 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Atlanta native Haywood Tucker for his decades of work as a music recording engineer and producer in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Haywood Tucker, an Atlanta native known for his contributions to music in Georgia. It recounts his career, starting with recording his band in his parents' living room before opening Haywood's Recording Studio in Atlanta in 1978, where he worked with musicians such as The SOS Band, Curtis Mayfield, and members of The Temptations, as well as political figures including John Lewis, Maynard Jackson, and Jesse Jackson. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Tucker and wishes him continued health and success. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Tucker. The measure has no regulatory effect and does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Haywood Tucker on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his music career.
- Recounts his history opening Haywood's Recording Studio in Atlanta in 1978 and the artists and public figures he recorded.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Tucker.
- Extends the House's wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success; creates no new law or funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Haywood Tucker, an Atlanta recording studio owner and producer. It has no broader legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial act of the Clerk distributing a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to the House formally recognizing Tucker's career and providing him with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Tucker's career, including opening Haywood's Recording Studio in Atlanta in 1978 and working with musicians and political figures.
- The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Tucker and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Tucker.
From the bill
“Haywood is known as the "Splice King" for his extraordinary ability to cut tape and put songs together”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Haywood Tucker and extend sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-66)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia music history
- Atlanta recording studios
- state legislature honors