HR 805: Murray, Ray; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Ray Murray, a Fulton County resident and founding member of the music production group Organized Noize. It recounts his role in creating influential Southern hip-hop and R&B music, including work on Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik and Stankonia, Goodie Mob's Soul Food, TLC's 'Waterfalls,' and En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go.' The resolution also recognizes Murray's continued support for youth arts and music education, including his involvement with the Joseph B. Whitehead's Boys & Girls Club. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it formally states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Murray.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ray Murray for his contributions to Southern hip-hop music through Organized Noize.
• States the House's recognition of his work supporting youth arts and music education programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ray Murray.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing state obligation, as is typical of commendation resolutions.

The resolution directly names and honors Ray Murray. It also references Organized Noize collaborators Sleepy Brown and the late Rico Wade, and mentions the Joseph B. Whitehead's Boys & Girls Club, which Murray supports through youth arts programming.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition. Its significance is symbolic, marking the Georgia House's formal acknowledgment of a Fulton County musician's cultural contributions and community involvement.

• The whereas clauses describe Ray Murray's role in Organized Noize and its work on albums and songs like Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Soul Food, and Stankonia.
• The resolved clause formally commends Murray for his influence on Southern hip-hop and his support for youth arts education.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Murray.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
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3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)Patrocinador principal
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia musicians
• Southern hip-hop
• Fulton County
• youth arts programs