--- title: HR 806. Roberts, Morris; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr806 cite_as: HR 806, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr806 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr806.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr806/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71783 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr805.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr807.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr806.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 806 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Mack Jackson text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2025 upstream_id: 2016152 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - Tennille Georgia - music and culture --- # HR 806. Roberts, Morris; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0379 House Resolution 806 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Morris Roberts; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, from an early age Morris Roberts has had tremendous mu sical talent and a2 passion to share his talent with others; and 3 WHEREAS, throughout high school he participated in the Glee Clu b; was the marching4 band's drum major and student director; played alto sax and was lead singer of the local5 group, The Soul Sensations; and sang in the choir at Tennille G rove Baptist Church in6 Tennille, Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, when Morris served in the United State Marine Corps, in Okinawa, Japan, he8 worked as a guest DJ at radio station KSBK, Naha, Japan, and he found a way to sing by9 sitting in with various Japanese Bands; and10 WHEREAS, singing is his passion; whether with the church choir, the bands of Okinawa,11 local singing groups like Original Southern Travelers in New Jersey gospel group, open mike12 nights, or talent shows, he would always find a place to sing; and13 H. R. 806 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0379 WHEREAS, after his service, Morris started his own agency, MRPP Agency and booked14 national acts around the country as well as opened the famed Pe ppermint Entertainment15 Complex in Orange, New Jersey, and started a singing career of his own; and16 WHEREAS, outside of music, Morris continues to uplift the commu nity of Tennille by17 assisting in political campaigns, education and alumni affairs, and feeding the hungry; and18 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this19 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body recognize and commend Morris Roberts for his dedication to both22 the community and the musical and cultural landscape of Georgia.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to25 Morris Roberts.26 H. R. 806 - 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 Morris Roberts of Tennille for his musical career and community service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Morris Roberts, a Tennille, Georgia resident with a long musical career. The resolution recounts his background, including performing in his high school glee club and marching band, singing in his church choir, serving in the United States Marine Corps where he worked as a guest DJ in Okinawa, Japan, and later founding his own talent agency and 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 people in need. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for delivery to Morris Roberts. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Morris Roberts for his musical career and community involvement. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Morris Roberts. - Creates no new law, funding, or penalty since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Morris Roberts, a Tennille, Georgia resident. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution to him. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing Morris Roberts with official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for his musical career and community service. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Morris Roberts's musical background, military service, and career founding a talent agency and entertainment venue. - The resolved clause formally commends Roberts for his contributions to his community and to Georgia's musical and cultural landscape. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Roberts. ## 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/71783 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr806.md?full=1