--- title: SR 710. Ross, Rick; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr710 cite_as: SR 710, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr710 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr710.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr710/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72893 date: 2026-02-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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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Ross, Rick; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 710 By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Wicks of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Jackson of the 41st, Anderson of the 43rd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Rick Ross; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, is a Grammy-nominated rapper, empire builder, luxury tastemaker, community leader, and cultural powerhouse whose vision has helped shape hip-hop’s evolution over the last two decades; and WHEREAS, Rick Ross exploded onto the scene in 2006 with his breakout hit “Hustlin,” which went platinum, and later followed with several critically acclaimed albums including Port of Miami, Trilla, Deeper Than Rap, Teflon Don, God Forgives, I Don’t, and Richer Than I Ever Been; and WHEREAS, over the span of his career, Rick Ross earned ten Grammy nominations; collaborated with prestigious artists including DJ Khaled, John Legend, The Weekend, French Montana, Lil Wayne, Nas, and many others; and has consistently landed at the top of Billboard charts, cementing his status as one of the most influential rappers of his time; and WHEREAS, outside of music, Rick Ross is a renowned international entrepreneur, working with brands such as Luc Belaire, AutoZone, WingStop, Checkers, and Smiles by Mario Montoya as well as founding the Rick Ross Car and Bike Show and Maybach Music Group among many other successful business ventures; and WHEREAS, he is a two-time New York Times best-selling author for his critically acclaimed book The Perfect Day to Boss Up: A Hustler’s Guide to Building Your Empire and his memoir, Hurricanes; and WHEREAS, from platinum records to real estate holdings, from food franchises to premium brand partnerships, Rick Ross has built a sprawling empire rooted in hustle, excellence, and vision and serves as a true example of Black entrepreneurship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Rick Ross for his continued music, business, and cultural impacts in the state of Georgia. 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 Rick Ross. ## 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 recognizes and commends rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross for his music career, business ventures, and cultural influence in the state. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, listing his career achievements as a Grammy-nominated rapper, his hit albums and singles, his business ventures in areas like restaurants, car shows, and beverage brands, and his work as a best-selling author. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends Rick Ross for his music, business, and cultural impact in Georgia. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rick Ross. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements. ### What it does - Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Rick Ross for his music, business, and cultural contributions. - Recounts his career achievements, including Grammy nominations, hit albums, and chart success, as the basis for the recognition. - Recounts his business ventures, including brand partnerships, a car and bike show, and a music label, as further basis for the honor. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rick Ross. ### Who it affects This resolution names only Rick Ross, the individual being honored. It does not create obligations for state agencies, businesses, or the public, beyond directing Senate staff to prepare a ceremonial copy for him. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it is an official statement from the Georgia Senate publicly honoring an individual's career and contributions, which becomes part of the legislative record. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses recount Rick Ross's music career, including his 2006 breakout hit and multiple albums and Grammy nominations. - The whereas clauses also detail his business ventures, including brand partnerships and his own car and bike show and music label. - The resolved clause formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Rick Ross for his impact in Georgia. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Rick Ross. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-06) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-06) - Sponsors: Emanuel Jones, Kenya Wicks, Nan Orrock, Kim Jackson, Tonya Anderson, RaShaun Kemp, Sonya Halpern, Elena Parent, Harold Jones, Gail Davenport, Randal Mangham, Sheikh Rahman, Ed Harbison - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72893 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr710.md?full=1