Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1848: HR1848 Dunston, Marc David; commend

Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Marc David Dunston, an entertainer known as Magic Marc and Savannah community leader, for his career and civic work.

In plain language

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement honoring a specific person rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Marc David Dunston, who performs as Magic Marc, for his entertainment career and his television programs The Magic Marc Show and Magication, which mix magic demonstrations with lessons on literacy and kindness for families. The resolution also highlights his community service, including board roles with Greenbriar Home, Safe Shelter, and the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Clubs, his leadership of Unity Church, and his role as the first Black president of the Exchange Club of Savannah in its 100-year history. It directs the Clerk of the House to give Dunston a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Marc David Dunston for his entertainment career and community service.
  • States the House's best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dunston.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Marc David Dunston. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's task of distributing a copy to him.

Why it matters

This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of one individual's career and civic contributions.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Dunston's entertainment career as Magic Marc and his family-oriented programming on literacy and kindness.
  • The whereas clauses also list his community leadership roles, including his historic presidency of the Exchange Club of Savannah.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Dunston and extends good wishes on behalf of House members.
  • A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Dunston.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-23House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-23House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-23House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Savannah community leaders
  • legislative honors

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