--- title: HR 795. Grant, Lewis; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr795 cite_as: HR 795, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr795 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr795.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr795/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71772 date: 2025-03-27 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. 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Grant, Lewis; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0376 House Resolution 795 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Lewis Grant; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Atlanta native Lewis Grant began his musical studies at the age of ten and by2 age twelve began his professional career in entertainment with the vocal group "The3 Continentals"; and4 WHEREAS, after playing in the high school band, Lewis went on to study classical styles5 of music at Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University, where he skillfully led the French6 Horn section and sang first tenor in the Philharmonic Society; and7 WHEREAS, with the awareness of what was needed on the contempor ary sound scene,8 Lewis started "The Prime Ministers Band," a music group that pr ojected charisma, style,9 versatility, and universal appeal; and10 WHEREAS, "The Prime Ministers Band" became the house band for New York Mets, Don11 Clendenon's Club, The Mine Shaft in Underground Atlanta, and th e famous Paschal's La12 Carrousel; and13 H. R. 795 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0376 WHEREAS, a testament to his musical abilities, Lewis has performed with Robert Lee Smith14 and The Original Tams, Liz Spraggins, R&B great Barbara Hall, B obby Blue Bland,15 Cannonball Adderly, Mongo Santa Maria, Shirley Diamond, bassist Robert Popwell, and16 numerous other international and local artists; and 17 WHEREAS, this extraordinary Georgian has contributed innumerabl y to the culture and18 music of the state, making it abundantly fitting and proper that he is honored.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and commend Lewis Grant and extend sincere best21 wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Lewis24 Grant.25 H. R. 795 - 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 formally recognizes and commends Atlanta musician Lewis Grant for his decades-long career in music, including leading his own band and performing with well known artists. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lewis Grant, an Atlanta native musician. The resolution recounts his musical history, starting his career at age twelve, studying classical music at Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), forming a group called The Prime Ministers Band, and performing with numerous notable artists across genres. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Lewis Grant and wishes him continued health and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Grant. ### What it does - Formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Lewis Grant for his musical career. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lewis Grant. - Creates no new law, funding, program, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Lewis Grant, an Atlanta musician. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents generally. Its only real world consequence is a formal, honorary document presented to Lewis Grant recognizing his musical career. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Lewis Grant's musical background, including his early career, education at Clark College, and formation of The Prime Ministers Band. - The resolution portion formally resolves that the House recognizes and commends Lewis Grant and wishes him continued health and success. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Lewis Grant. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Mack Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71772 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr795.md?full=1