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SR 458: Render, Michael S. "Killer Mike"; recognize

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Senate Resolution 458

By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Rahman of the 5th, Harrell of the 40th, Mangham of the 55th, James of the 28th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Michael S. "Killer Mike" Render; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Michael S. Render, widely known as "Killer Mike," is a Grammy Award-winning artist, activist, and entrepreneur whose influence extends far beyond the realm of music; and

WHEREAS, he has consistently used his platform to promote financial literacy, uplift underserved communities, and advocate for meaningful policy change throughout the State of Georgia and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Killer Mike serves as co-founder of Greenwood, a Black-owned digital banking platform designed to address financial disparities and foster wealth-building opportunities in historically marginalized communities; and

WHEREAS, beyond his economic advocacy, Killer Mike has further served as a powerful voice for criminal justice reform, police accountability, voting rights, and prison reform, using public platforms and media appearances to advance these critical causes; and

WHEREAS, he has also delivered several lectures at colleges and universities, written about social justice topics for publications such as Billboard, and been the subject of multiple interviews regarding police misconduct and race relations; and

WHEREAS, his presence in televised media includes his own Emmy Award-winning show Love and Respect, cameos on Ozark and Billions, and regular appearances on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Real Time with Bill Maher; and

WHEREAS, the documentary series Trigger Warning with Killer Mike, in which he explores issues in the United States that affect the black community, premiered on Netflix in January 2019; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Michael S. "Killer Mike" Render for his many exemplary contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state and beyond as well as extend their best wishes for continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Michael S. "Killer Mike" Render.