HR 1929: New Edition; outstanding contributions to music and entertainment and for their cultural and industry impact connected to the State of Georgia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring New Edition, the R&B group formed in Boston in the early 1980s, for its impact on music and entertainment. The resolution highlights the group's hit songs, its members, and its connections to Georgia, including members Ronnie and Shamari DeVoe living in the Atlanta area and the filming of 'The New Edition Story' in Atlanta. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create programs, or spend state money. It simply states the House's recognition of the group and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to New Edition as a keepsake honor.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends New Edition for their contributions to music and entertainment.
• Cites the group's cultural and business ties to Georgia, including members living in Atlanta and a biographical film shot there.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to New Edition.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.

This resolution primarily affects the members of New Edition, who receive the honor, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy. It has no direct effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it does not change any Georgia statute or allocate funds. Its significance is symbolic, publicly acknowledging New Edition's cultural impact and connection to Georgia's entertainment and film industries.

• The 'whereas' clauses describe New Edition's history, members, hit songs, and connection to Georgia, including the filming of 'The New Edition Story' in Atlanta.
• The resolved clause states that the House recognizes and commends New Edition for their contributions to music, entertainment, and Georgia's creative industries.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to New Edition.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Patrocinador principal
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)

• ceremonial resolution
• music industry
• entertainment
• Atlanta film industry
• New Edition