House Resolution 954
By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Berry of the 56th, Reese of the 140th, Schofield of the
63rd, Scott of the 76th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Algebra Blessett; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, R&B artist Algebra Blessett has a powerful
legacy and generational connection to the city; and
WHEREAS, a fifth generation Atlantan, Algebra attended Fulton County Schools for her
primary and secondary education, then, with a music scholarship, attended Morris Brown
College; and
WHEREAS, Algebra cultivated her talents as well as developed her singing and song writing
skill alongside superproducers Dallas Austin and Bryan-Michael Cox; and
WHEREAS, her debut album, Purpose, spent 14 weeks on the acclaimed Billboard
R&B/Hip-Hop album chart; and
WHEREAS, active in the Atlanta music community, Algebra is a member of The Recording
Academy Chapter, the Atlanta Chapter of ASCAP, and continues to connect to musicians
and performers internationally; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her musical accomplishments, Algebra has become a prominent
philanthropist and community leader, working closely with the Sickle Cell Foundation of
Atlanta and Songs for Kids Foundation.
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this extraordinary musician and
community leader is appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body honor Algebra Blessett for her outstanding contributions to the
cultural, musical, and social fabric of Atlanta.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Algebra Blessett.