Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 360: Perry, Tyler; recognize
Last action March 10, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends filmmaker and entrepreneur Tyler Perry for his career in entertainment and his economic impact on the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any rights, rules, or funding. It lists Tyler Perry's career milestones, including his early stage plays, his film directorial debut, his bestselling books, his television shows, and his 2015 acquisition of the former Fort McPherson site in Atlanta to expand Tyler Perry Studios. The resolution states that the Senate recognizes and commends Perry for his achievements in entertainment and his contributions to Georgia's cultural and economic landscape. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Perry. It does not create any new legal obligations, funding, or regulations.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Tyler Perry for his career achievements and economic contributions to Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Tyler Perry.
- Recites biographical and career facts about Perry, including his studio's growth at the former Fort McPherson site in Atlanta.
- Creates no new laws, funding, penalties, or regulatory changes, since resolutions of this type are honorary and non-binding.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Tyler Perry. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies, though it references Tyler Perry Studios and its role in Atlanta's film and television industry.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a substantive law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to the Senate's formal recognition of Perry and a commemorative copy delivered to him.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Tyler Perry's career history, including his stage plays, films, books, television shows, and studio expansion.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Perry for his entertainment career and economic contributions to Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to Tyler Perry.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Tyler Perry for his extraordinary achievements in entertainment, his contributions to the cultural and economic landscape of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- David Lucas (D, SD-26)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
Topics
- Tyler Perry
- legislative honors
- Georgia film industry
- Atlanta economic development