| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3416 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 800 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Bell of the 75 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Willis of the 55 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Cannon of the 58 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Berry of the 56 |
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| 12 | 12 | | McQueen of the 61 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Commending Brian Butler for recognizing the outstanding contributions of Brandon Butler, |
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| 18 | 18 | | Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | in organizing 404 Weekend and acknowledging their collective representation of3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum; and for4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | other purposes.5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, 404 Weekend stands as a premier event that honors the legacy, creativity, and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | entrepreneurial spirit of Atlanta and the greater metropolitan area encompassing Fulton,7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Clayton, and DeKalb counties; and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, through their leadership and collaboration, Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister have successfully10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | curated a transformative experience that showcases Atlanta's profound impact on music,11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | business, fashion, art, and social movements; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, 404 Weekend's signature events, including the 404 Day Scholarship Gala,13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | Block Party, and Parade, serve as a testament to the city's dynamic energy and unwavering14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | commitment to fostering community pride, economic growth, and cultural appreciation; and15 |
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| 32 | 32 | | H. R. 800 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, this weekend-long celebration fosters unity among local businesses, artists, |
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| 36 | 36 | | civic leaders, and residents, reinforcing Atlanta's reputation as a global cultural powerhouse;17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, by recognizing and commending these visionaries and their respective19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | organizations, this body uplifts the importance of innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | in driving Atlanta's continued success.21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | the members of this body commend Brian Butler for his leadership in honoring the23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | significant work of Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner,24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister in organizing 404 Weekend as well as recognize their25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | extraordinary contributions to the cultural, social, and economic vibrancy of Atlanta and26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | beyond.27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | honorees named herein, the public, and the press.30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | H. R. 800 |
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