Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 845: Sparks, William "Bam"; outstanding contributions to branding, strategic partnerships, and cultural innovation in Atlanta and beyond; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends William "Bam" Sparks, an Atlanta brand strategist and co-founder of the Trap Music Museum, for his career achievements.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring William "Bam" Sparks, an Atlanta native known for his work in branding, strategic partnerships, and cultural innovation. The resolution recounts his career history, including brand partnership work with major companies through Grand Hustle and 18K Sports, his current roles as Founder and CEO of BAM! Creative and CMO and Co-Founder of Culture Wireless, and his role as Co-Founder and Chief Strategist behind the Trap Music Museum, which opened in 2018. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and appreciation for Sparks's contributions to Atlanta's business and cultural communities, and directs the Clerk of the House to send him an official copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends William "Bam" Sparks for his career in branding, strategic partnerships, and cultural work in Atlanta.
- States the House's appreciation for his role in founding the Trap Music Museum and his current business ventures.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an official copy of the resolution to Sparks.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
The resolution names William "Bam" Sparks specifically. It has no direct legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies; it is a symbolic honor recorded by the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: an official public statement from the Georgia House recognizing an individual's business and cultural contributions to Atlanta.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Sparks's career history, including brand partnership work with companies like Nike, Adidas, and AT&T through Grand Hustle and 18K Sports.
- The resolved clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Sparks for his contributions to branding, partnerships, and cultural innovation.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Sparks.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend William "Bam" Sparks for his outstanding contributions to branding, strategic partnerships, and cultural innovation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Atlanta business community
- Trap Music Museum
- branding and marketing