HR 806: Roberts, Morris; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Morris Roberts, a musician from Tennille, Georgia. The resolution recounts his musical background, including his time in high school glee club and marching band, his singing career during his U.S. Marine Corps service in Okinawa, Japan, and his later work booking national musical acts and opening an entertainment venue in New Jersey. The resolution also notes his continued community involvement in Tennille, including helping with political campaigns, education and alumni affairs, and feeding the hungry. It formally resolves that the House recognizes and commends him, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Morris Roberts on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his musical career and community contributions.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Morris Roberts.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.

The resolution directly names and honors Morris Roberts. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of a Tennille resident's musical and community contributions.

This resolution is a symbolic honor with no binding legal or financial effect. Its practical result is that Morris Roberts receives an official House document recognizing his career and community service, rather than any change to Georgia law or policy.

• The whereas clauses describe Roberts's musical background, including high school activities, his singing during Marine Corps service in Okinawa, and his later career founding MRPP Agency and the Peppermint Entertainment Complex.
• The resolved clause formally states that the House recognizes and commends Roberts for his contributions to the community and Georgia's musical and cultural landscape.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Roberts.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Tennille Georgia
• community recognition