HR 955: T.I.; contributions to Bankhead, Atlanta, and global culture; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the musician and entrepreneur T.I. for his career and community impact. It reviews his rise from Bankhead in Atlanta through albums like "I'm Serious," "Trap Muzik," "Urban Legend," "King," and "Paper Trail," his influence on Southern rap, and his work as a businessman through Grand Hustle Records and philanthropy through his "I'm Me" foundation. The resolution does not create any new law, spending, or regulation. It simply states that the House honors T.I. for his contributions to music, culture, and his advocacy on criminal justice reform, education, and economic empowerment, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally honors T.I. (Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.) for his musical career and cultural influence on Atlanta and Bankhead.
• Recites his career history, including albums and his 'King of the South' reputation, without creating any legal obligations.
• Recognizes his philanthropic and advocacy work through his 'I'm Me' foundation and Grand Hustle Records.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to T.I.

This resolution directly names and honors T.I., a musician and entrepreneur from Bankhead in Atlanta. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to him.

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it represents a formal statement by the Georgia House recognizing an Atlanta-connected artist's cultural and community contributions.

• The 'WHEREAS' clauses recount T.I.'s musical career, albums, business ventures, and philanthropic and advocacy work.
• The resolving clause states the House honors T.I. for his contributions to Bankhead, Atlanta, and global culture.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to T.I.

1. 2025-04-04House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Patrocinador principal
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• ceremonial resolution
• Atlanta culture
• hip-hop
• Georgia House of Representatives