HR 805: Murray, Ray; commend

House Resolution 805

By: Representatives Willis of the 55th and Bell of the 75th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Ray Murray; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ray Murray is a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning production group Organized Noize whose work has been pivotal in establishing Southern hip-hop as a dominant force in the music industry; and

WHEREAS, Organized Noize has been the creative genius behind iconic tracks like every song on Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, all the tracks on Goodie Mob's Soul Food, TLC's "Waterfalls," En Vogue's "Don't Let Go," and many other timeless hits, with their distinct sound deeply rooted in the cultural spirit of Georgia's "Red Clay"; and

WHEREAS, Ray is a proud resident of Fulton County, having grown up in the West End and later moving from Sylvan Hills to East Point in 1987, where he met Sleepy Brown and the late Rico Wade, and together they formed the legendary trio that has shaped the landscape of hip-hop; and

WHEREAS, Ray is now celebrating the 25th anniversary of his major contributions to Outkast's groundbreaking album Stankonia, an album that changed the course of music history; and

WHEREAS, Ray continues to be a passionate advocate for the development of musical education and the arts, actively supporting youth programs like the Joseph B. Whitehead's Boys & Girls Club to nurture the next generation of creative talent.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Ray Murray for his monumental influence on the music industry, his exceptional work in shaping Southern hip-hop, and his ongoing dedication to supporting youth arts programs and education. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ray Murray.