--- title: HR 844. Pastor Troy; outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr844 cite_as: HR 844, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr844 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr844.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr844/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71836 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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Pastor Troy; outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3529 House Resolution 844 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, McQueen of the 61st, Berry of the 56th, and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Pastor Troy for his outstanding cont ributions to Atlanta's1 musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global mu sic industry; and for other2 purposes.3 WHEREAS, Micah LeVar Troy, known professionally as Pastor Troy, is a trailblazing4 rapper, songwriter, and producer whose influence on Atlanta's h ip-hop scene has been5 instrumental in shaping the crunk movement and the Southern rap genre; and6 WHEREAS, born and raised in College Park, Georgia, Pastor Troy rose to prominence in the7 late 1990s with his electrifying energy, hard-hitting lyrics, and a commanding presence that8 set him apart as a leader in the hip-hop community; and9 WHEREAS, his debut album, We Ready (I Declare War), featuring the anthem "No Mo Play10 in GA," became a rallying cry for Southern hip-hop and solidifi ed his place as one of the11 defining voices of Atlanta's rap movement; and12 WHEREAS, Pastor Troy played a pivotal role in the expansion and popularization of crunk13 music, collaborating with industry heavyweights such as Lil Jon , Three 6 Mafia, and14 Ludacris, further cementing Atlanta's dominance in the hip-hop world; and15 H. R. 844 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3529 WHEREAS, throughout his career, he has remained an independent force in the industry,16 consistently releasing music that resonates with his dedicated fanbase and inspiring countless17 artists to maintain creative control over their work; and18 WHEREAS, Pastor Troy's music embodies the raw, unfiltered energ y of Atlanta's streets,19 blending intensity, passion, and lyrical dexterity to create timeless anthems that continue to20 influence new generations of artists; and21 WHEREAS, beyond his contributions to music, Pastor Troy has been a symbol of resilience,22 entrepreneurship, and authenticity, representing the values that have made Atlanta a cultural23 hub for artistic innovation; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this body rec ognize the exceptional25 achievements of Pastor Troy and extend gratitude for his contributions to Georgia's musical26 legacy and the global hip-hop culture.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Troy for his outstanding29 contributions to music and culture and express their sincere ap preciation for his lasting30 influence on the State of Georgia and beyond.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Pastor33 Troy.34 H. R. 844 - 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 commends Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy for his contributions to the city's hip-hop scene and his influence on the broader music industry. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Micah LeVar Troy, known as Pastor Troy, for his career in music. It recounts his rise in the late 1990s, his role in shaping Atlanta's crunk and Southern rap sound, his debut album We Ready (I Declare War), and his collaborations with other prominent hip-hop artists. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program. It formally recognizes and thanks Pastor Troy on behalf of the House, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Troy for his contributions to Atlanta's music scene and the hip-hop industry. - States the House's appreciation for his influence on Georgia and the global music industry. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pastor Troy. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely ceremonial statement. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Troy. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies; its only real-world action is the Clerk's office preparing a ceremonial copy for him. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes nothing about how Georgians live, work, or are governed. Its significance is symbolic: a public, official acknowledgment by the state legislature of an Atlanta artist's cultural influence. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Pastor Troy's biography, career milestones, and role in shaping Atlanta's crunk and Southern rap music. - The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend him for his contributions to music and culture. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Pastor Troy. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Inga Willis, Mekyah McQueen, Bryce Berry, Park Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71836 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr844.md?full=1