HR1074: HR1074 Redd, Toni; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Toni Redd, a vocalist who grew up in Atlanta and performs R&B, contemporary smooth jazz, and classical soul music. The resolution describes her musical background, her international debut album 'Straight From the Heart,' her performances at festivals like the Maui Music Festival and The Atlanta Jazz Festival, and awards she has received including Best Jazz Artist 2014 and Lady Soul of Jazz in 2015. The resolution formally commends Redd for her lifetime of musical impact and wishes her continued health and success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Redd. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Toni Redd for her career and musical impact as decided by the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Toni Redd.
• Makes no changes to Georgia law, funding, or public policy since it is a ceremonial honor.

This resolution directly affects Toni Redd, the honoree, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution has no legal or policy effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of Toni Redd's musical career and achievements.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Toni Redd's musical career, background, awards, and festival performances.
• The resolving clause commends her for a lifetime of musical impact and wishes her continued health and success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Redd.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Georgia musicians
• ceremonial honor
• Atlanta jazz scene