Georgia CommonsSR 1081: Raheemm, Micaiah; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Atlanta musician Micaiah Raheem, known as Raheem the Dream, for his early role in shaping the city's hip-hop scene.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It honors Micaiah Raheem, an Atlanta-based rapper known as Raheem the Dream, recounting his career from performing at high school talent shows to becoming, in 1986, the first rap artist to receive regular radio rotation in the Atlanta market. The resolution recaps his musical milestones, including national airplay in the early 1990s and recognition from the Atlanta City Council and then-Mayor Kasim Reed, who gave him the Phoenix Award in 2016. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to him. It carries no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Micaiah Raheem for his role in developing Atlanta's hip-hop culture, as stated in the resolution's closing resolution clause.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Micaiah Raheem.
- Recites his career history and past honors as the Senate's stated basis for the commendation, without creating any new legal requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors Micaiah Raheem personally. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
This resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It does not alter any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements; its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of an individual's artistic career and a directive to distribute the document to him.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Raheem the Dream's career, including his 1986 debut on Arvis Records and becoming the first rap artist with regular Atlanta radio rotation.
- The first resolved clause commends Micaiah Raheem for his pioneering role in Atlanta hip-hop and wishes him continued success.
- The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Micaiah Raheem, also known as Raheem the Dream, for his pioneering role in the development of Atlanta's hip-hop culture”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- Atlanta hip-hop
- ceremonial honor
- Georgia music history