HR 438: Spelman College Glee Club; 100th anniversary for its outstanding contributions to the arts and community; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Spelman College Glee Club, founded in 1924, for a century of musical achievement and its role in Spelman College's cultural identity. The resolution highlights the Glee Club's performances alongside notable figures and organizations, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, President Barack Obama, and its appearances at events like Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration. It formally commends the group for its contributions to the arts and community, extends congratulations, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Glee Club as a keepsake.

• Formally commends the Spelman College Glee Club for 100 years of musical excellence and community contributions.
• Recites the Glee Club's history, founding in 1924, and its collaborations with notable artists and public figures.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Glee Club.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

The Spelman College Glee Club and its members, current director Dr. Kevin P. Johnson, and Spelman College itself are the direct subjects of this honor. It has no regulatory or financial effect on the general public.

While the resolution changes no laws or funding, it represents official recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of a historic Atlanta institution's cultural contributions, giving the Glee Club a formal, lasting record of appreciation from the state legislature.

• The 'whereas' clauses recount the Glee Club's founding in 1924 and a century of performances and community engagement.
• The resolved clause formally commends the Glee Club for its musical excellence and cultural impact and extends congratulations.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the Glee Club for distribution.

1. 2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-02-27House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)Patrocinador principal
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)

• Spelman College
• Glee Club
• arts and culture
• legislative commendation
• Atlanta history