--- title: SR 390. Walker, Carlos Rico; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr390 cite_as: SR 390, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr390 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr390.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr390/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71338 date: 2025-03-13 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Walker, Carlos Rico; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0341 Senate Resolution 390 By: Senator James of the 28th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Carlos Rico Walker; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Carlos Rico Walker, better known as Shawty Lo, was a rapper, songwriter, and2 producer from Atlanta, Georgia’s, Bowen Homes community; and 3 WHEREAS, in 2003, Shawty Lo formed the Hip Hop group D4L, with fellow Atlanta based4 rappers Fabio, Mook-B and Stoney; and5 WHEREAS, the group hit national status in January 2006, when their single “Laffy Taffy”6 topped the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to be certified Platinum twice by the Recording7 Industry Association of America; and8 WHEREAS, in 2007, Shawty Lo began pursuing a solo career with his debut album“Units9 in the City," which reached number 14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and sold over 160,00010 copies; and11 WHEREAS, Shawty Lo is known as the KING of Bankhead, he represented the ingenuity12 of Bankhead and Bowen Homes as well as diligently contributed t o numerous causes that13 supported the community; and14 S. R. 390 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0341 WHEREAS, Shawty Lo passed away on September 21, 2016, leaving a legacy of innovative,15 influential, and authentic contributions to the hip hop community; and16 WHEREAS, on March 22, 2025, Shawty Lo would have celebrated his 49th birthday. 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 recognize and commend Carlos Rico Walker for his significant impact on music and culture19 in Atlanta as well as join in the celebration of his 49th birthday.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the22 press.23 S. R. 390 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors Carlos Rico Walker, the Atlanta rapper known as Shawty Lo, for his contributions to hip hop music and the Bankhead and Bowen Homes communities. ### Plain-language summary This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Carlos Rico Walker, known professionally as Shawty Lo, an Atlanta rapper, songwriter, and producer who formed the group D4L in 2003 and later pursued a solo career. The resolution recounts his career highlights, including D4L's number one hit 'Laffy Taffy' and his solo album 'Units in the City,' and notes his death on September 21, 2016. It formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends him for his impact on music and culture in Atlanta and marks what would have been his 49th birthday. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Carlos Rico Walker (Shawty Lo) for his impact on music and culture in Atlanta. - Recounts his career history, including forming the group D4L in 2003 and his solo album 'Units in the City.' - Marks the occasion of his 49th birthday, which would have occurred on March 22, 2025. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### Who it affects This resolution mainly affects the public record and ceremonial proceedings of the Georgia Senate. It has personal significance for the family, friends, and fans of Carlos Rico Walker (Shawty Lo) and the Bankhead and Bowen Homes communities in Atlanta he is associated with. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and does not change any Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, offering official recognition from the state Senate of a musician's cultural legacy and providing a public record that can be shared with his community and fans. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Shawty Lo's biography, his group D4L, the 2006 hit 'Laffy Taffy,' and his 2007 solo album 'Units in the City.' - The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Carlos Rico Walker for his impact on music and culture in Atlanta and celebrates his 49th birthday. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-03-12) - Last action: Senate Read and Referred (2025-03-13) - Sponsors: Donzella James - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71338 > The history, votes, and amendments (95 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr390.md?full=1