Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 954: Blessett, Algebra; honor
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Atlanta-born R&B artist Algebra Blessett for her musical career and community work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Algebra Blessett, a fifth generation Atlanta native and R&B singer, for her musical career and her charitable work in the Atlanta community. The resolution recounts her education in Fulton County Schools and at Morris Brown College, her collaborations with producers Dallas Austin and Bryan-Michael Cox, the chart success of her debut album Purpose, her memberships in music industry organizations, and her philanthropic work with the Sickle Cell Foundation of Atlanta and Songs for Kids Foundation. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Algebra Blessett for her contributions to Atlanta's cultural, musical, and social life.
- Recounts her biography, education, musical career, and philanthropic work in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Algebra Blessett, an Atlanta-based R&B artist and philanthropist. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its significance is symbolic, giving official recognition from the state legislature to an individual's career and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states that the House of Representatives honors Algebra Blessett for her contributions to Atlanta's cultural, musical, and social fabric.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor Algebra Blessett for her outstanding contributions to the cultural, musical, and social fabric of Atlanta.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
- Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Atlanta music
- Georgia House of Representatives
- community recognition