SR710: SR710 Ross, Rick; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It honors Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, for his career as a Grammy-nominated rapper, businessman, and author. The resolution recounts his musical achievements, including the platinum hit 'Hustlin' and albums like Port of Miami and Teflon Don, along with his business ventures in brands such as AutoZone, Wingstop, and Checkers, and his best-selling books. It concludes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Rick Ross, formally recognizing his impact in the state of Georgia.

• Formally states the Georgia Senate's recognition and commendation of Rick Ross for his music, business, and cultural contributions.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Rick Ross.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as resolutions of this type are ceremonial statements by the Senate.

This resolution directly names and honors Rick Ross. It has no regulatory effect on the public; it is a symbolic statement by the Georgia Senate rather than a measure affecting businesses, residents, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, marking official recognition by the state Senate of an individual's music career and business achievements.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail Rick Ross's music career, including his 2006 hit 'Hustlin' and albums such as Trilla and Deeper Than Rap.
• It notes his ten Grammy nominations and collaborations with artists like DJ Khaled and Nas.
• It lists his business ventures, including partnerships with AutoZone, Wingstop, Checkers, and his own Maybach Music Group and car show.
• It cites his status as a two-time New York Times best-selling author for The Perfect Day to Boss Up and Hurricanes.
• The resolving clause formally commends Ross for his music, business, and cultural impacts in Georgia.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Rick Ross.

1. 2026-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• hip-hop
• entrepreneurship