Georgia CommonsHR1879: HR1879 Harris, Tameka; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Tameka Harris, a College Park native and former member of the R&B group Xscape, for her music career and other accomplishments.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Tameka Harris, who was born in College Park, Georgia, and became known in the 1990s as a member of the R&B vocal group Xscape. The resolution recounts her career, including her work on Xscape's platinum albums, her lead vocals on several hit singles, songwriting awards, film soundtrack contributions, and her reality television appearances. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Tameka Harris for her contributions to the communities she has served, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Tameka Harris on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her career and contributions.
- Recounts her biography and music career, including her time with the group Xscape and songwriting credits.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tameka Harris.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Tameka Harris. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her, but it creates no obligations, rights, or penalties for the general public.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial honor with no legal effect. It does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone; its significance is symbolic recognition of an individual's career and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Tameka Harris's biography, her role in the group Xscape, her songwriting awards, film soundtrack work, and reality television appearances.
- The first resolving clause states that House members recognize and commend Tameka Harris for her contributions to the communities she has served.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Xscape
- music honors