Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 805: Murray, Ray; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Ray Murray, a founding member of the Grammy-winning production group Organized Noize, for his influence on Southern hip-hop and his support for youth arts programs.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Ray Murray, a Fulton County resident and founding member of the music production group Organized Noize. It recounts his role in creating influential Southern hip-hop and R&B music, including work on Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik and Stankonia, Goodie Mob's Soul Food, TLC's 'Waterfalls,' and En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go.' The resolution also recognizes Murray's continued support for youth arts and music education, including his involvement with the Joseph B. Whitehead's Boys & Girls Club. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it formally states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Murray.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Ray Murray for his contributions to Southern hip-hop music through Organized Noize.
- States the House's recognition of his work supporting youth arts and music education programs.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ray Murray.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing state obligation, as is typical of commendation resolutions.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Ray Murray. It also references Organized Noize collaborators Sleepy Brown and the late Rico Wade, and mentions the Joseph B. Whitehead's Boys & Girls Club, which Murray supports through youth arts programming.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition. Its significance is symbolic, marking the Georgia House's formal acknowledgment of a Fulton County musician's cultural contributions and community involvement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Ray Murray's role in Organized Noize and its work on albums and songs like Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Soul Food, and Stankonia.
- The resolved clause formally commends Murray for his influence on Southern hip-hop and his support for youth arts education.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Murray.
From the bill
“Ray Murray is a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning production group Organized Noize whose work has been pivotal in establishing Southern hip-hop as a dominant force in the music industry”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia musicians
- Southern hip-hop
- Fulton County
- youth arts programs