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.