Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 795: Grant, Lewis; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends Atlanta musician Lewis Grant for his decades-long career in music and his contributions to the state's culture.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lewis Grant, an Atlanta native musician. The resolution recounts his musical background, starting his career at age twelve with a vocal group, studying classical music at Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), and later founding 'The Prime Ministers Band,' which performed at well known Atlanta venues. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends Grant and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Grant. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Lewis Grant on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his musical career.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Lewis Grant.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Grant for his continued health, happiness, and success.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects only Lewis Grant, the honoree, and involves the Georgia House of Representatives and its Clerk, who is tasked with preparing a copy for him. It has no broader legal or regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no law. Its significance is symbolic, providing public, official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's contributions to Georgia's music and culture.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Lewis Grant's musical career, from childhood performances to founding 'The Prime Ministers Band' and performing with numerous notable artists.
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Grant and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Grant.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Lewis Grant 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
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia musicians
- Atlanta history
- legislative honors