Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 426: AverySunshine; congratulate
Last action March 21, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates recording artist AverySunshine, a longtime Atlanta-based musician, for winning Best Progressive R&B Album for her project So Glad to Know You.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Denise Nicole White, known professionally as AverySunshine, for winning Best Progressive R&B Album, her first nomination and win in that category. The resolution recounts her musical background, including her upbringing in Chester, Pennsylvania, her education at Spelman College in Atlanta, her work with the Wilmington/Chester Mass Choir and the duo DaisyRew, and her career touring internationally and collaborating with well known musicians. The Senate formally congratulates her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates AverySunshine on winning Best Progressive R&B Album for her work So Glad to Know You.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to AverySunshine.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, since it is a ceremonial recognition resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors AverySunshine (Denise Nicole White), a singer and pianist connected to Atlanta's music scene. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it serves as an official, public statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing a notable artist's achievement and connection to the state's music community.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe AverySunshine's biography, musical training, and career milestones leading up to her award.
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate AverySunshine on winning Best Progressive R&B Album and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to AverySunshine.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate AverySunshine upon winning the Best Progressive R&B Album award and extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia music industry
- Atlanta arts recognition