--- title: HR 697. Tucker, Haywood; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr697 cite_as: HR 697, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr697 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr697.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr697/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71583 date: 2025-03-21 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr696.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr698.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr697.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 697 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-21 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kimberly Alexander - Park Cannon - Bryce Berry text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2025 upstream_id: 2012817 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia music history - Atlanta recording studios - legislative commendation - civil rights history --- # HR 697. Tucker, Haywood; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0368 House Resolution 697 By: Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Cannon of the 58th, and Berry of the 56th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Haywood Tucker; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Haywood Tucker, an Atlanta native, has long been recognized for his musical2 contributions and leadership in the State of Georgia; and3 WHEREAS, starting with humble beginnings, recording his band in his parents' living room,4 he quickly expanded to opening Haywood's Recording Studio in 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia;5 and6 WHEREAS, the first client at his studio was the renowned Atlant a funk band "The SOS7 Band," later Haywood would record other legendary singers and b ands such as Curtis8 Mayfeild, Ollie Wilson of "The Temptations," Rev. Charles Davis, and Major Lance; and9 WHEREAS, he also worked with and recorded political greats such as the late civil rights10 icon and Untied States Congressman John Lewis, Atlanta Mayor Ma ynard Jackson, civil11 rights activist Jessie Jackson, and Georgia State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas; and12 WHEREAS, Haywood is known as the "Splice King" for his extraordinary ability to cut tape13 and put songs together; and14 H. R. 697 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0368 WHEREAS, to this day, Haywood continues to sing, record, and produce music along with15 his wife, children, and grandchildren; and 16 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the musical, cultural, and creative talents17 of this outstanding Georgian are appropriately honored.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body recognize and commend Haywood Tucker and extend sincere best20 wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success. 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to23 Haywood Tucker.24 H. R. 697 - 2 - ## 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 honors Atlanta music producer Haywood Tucker for his decades of work recording soul, funk, and gospel artists as well as civil rights leaders. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Haywood Tucker, an Atlanta native who opened Haywood's Recording Studio in 1978 after starting out recording his own band in his parents' living room. The resolution recounts his career, including recording The SOS Band, Curtis Mayfield, and other well known musicians, as well as political and civil rights figures such as John Lewis, Maynard Jackson, Jesse Jackson, and Mable Thomas. It notes his nickname, the 'Splice King,' for his tape-editing skill. The House formally commends Tucker and wishes him continued health and success, and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Haywood Tucker for his musical career and contributions in Georgia. - Recounts his history opening Haywood's Recording Studio in Atlanta in 1978 and the artists he recorded. - Extends the House's best wishes to Tucker for his continued health, happiness, and success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tucker. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Haywood Tucker, an Atlanta recording studio owner and producer. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians; it also references historical figures like John Lewis and Maynard Jackson as part of Tucker's career story. ### Why it matters This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing Tucker's contributions to Georgia's music and cultural history and providing him a formal keepsake copy from the legislature. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Tucker's career, from recording in his parents' living room to opening Haywood's Recording Studio in Atlanta in 1978. - The resolution notes he recorded artists including The SOS Band, Curtis Mayfield, and Major Lance, and figures like John Lewis and Maynard Jackson. - The resolved clause formally commends Tucker and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Tucker. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-21) - Sponsors: Kimberly Alexander, Park Cannon, Bryce Berry - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71583 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr697.md?full=1