Senate Resolution 885
By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th and McLaurin of the
14th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival and Jason Orr upon its
31st anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival was founded in 1994, in Atlanta,
Georgia, as a Music and Arts Festival, and this year it is celebrating its 31st anniversary; and
WHEREAS, the FunkJazz Kafé's mission is to serve as a revolutionary Music and Arts
festival with a commitment to creating a space and uplifting music, film, and community, as
well as preserving art and culture, and
WHEREAS, the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival has made a profound impact on the
citizens of Georgia and countless individuals, providing a signature annual event that has
expanded into a premier cultural celebration attracting thousands of attendees and featuring
nationally acclaimed musicians, DJs, visual artists, designers, and cultural innovators; and
WHEREAS, the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival has played a vital role in the
community, fostering an intergenerational dialogue for artists, shaping Atlanta's cultural
identity, and cultivating and honoring Black culture; and
WHEREAS, each year thousands attend the Kafé Arts & Music Festival in Atlanta, serving
to economically vitalize the community and support local artists, vendors, and other small
businesses; and
WHEREAS, the continued success and longevity of the FunkJazz Kafé reflect extraordinary
vision, leadership, resilience, and dedication in advancing the arts amid evolving cultural and
economic landscapes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival and Jason Orr upon its
31st anniversary, and extend sincere best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the FunkJazz Kafé
Arts & Music Festival and Jason Orr.