HR1428: HR1428 Cummings, Mr. Terry; induction as an Honorary Member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Terry Cummings, a former NBA All-Star and NBA Rookie of the Year, for being inducted as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, a group focused on mentoring youth and supporting community development. The resolution recounts Cummings' basketball career and his work in mentorship and community leadership. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for Cummings and for the leadership of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County. Like other ceremonial resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally congratulates Terry Cummings on his induction as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County.
• Commends Cummings for his professional basketball accomplishments and his community leadership work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Cummings and the organization's leadership.

The resolution directly names Terry Cummings and the organization 100 Black Men of DeKalb County. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.

This is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to the House of Representatives publicly recognizing Cummings' achievements and directing official copies of the resolution to be shared with him and the organization.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Cummings' NBA career, including his NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year recognition and Hall of Fame nomination.
• The resolution states the mission of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County as mentoring youth, promoting education, and strengthening families and communities.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate and commend Cummings and wish him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies to Cummings and the organization's leadership.

1. 2026-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)Primary sponsor

• honorary resolution
• DeKalb County
• community service
• NBA
• legislative commendation