Georgia CommonsHR 32: Dupri, Jermaine; commend
Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends music producer and So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri for his decades-long influence on the music industry and his ties to Atlanta.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jermaine Dupri, the GRAMMY-winning producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who founded So So Def Recordings in Atlanta in 1993. The resolution lists his career accomplishments, including hit songs he produced or wrote, awards and rankings from Billboard, his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a GRAMMY Museum exhibit dedicated to his work. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes Dupri as a cultural ambassador who helped make Atlanta a global center for music and entertainment, and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Jermaine Dupri for his career in music production, songwriting, and entrepreneurship.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jermaine Dupri.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jermaine Dupri as its subject. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians; it is a ceremonial statement issued by the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to Dupri's contributions to music and to Atlanta's cultural reputation.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Dupri's career, including founding So So Def Recordings in 1993 and producing songs such as "We Belong Together" and "Nice & Slow."
- The resolving clause formally commends Dupri as a cultural ambassador who elevated Atlanta's standing in music, entertainment, and Black culture.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dupri.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Jermaine Dupri as a pioneering cultural ambassador whose creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence have elevated Atlanta as a global center of music, entertainment, and Black culture”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Atlanta music industry
- Jermaine Dupri
- So So Def Recordings