| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3531 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 843 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Bell of the 75 |
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| 12 | 12 | | and Cannon of the 58 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Jasiel Amon Robinson, known professionally as Yung Joc, |
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| 18 | 18 | | for his outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical legacy, entrepreneurship, and cultural2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | influence; and for other purposes.3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Yung Joc, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, has made an indelible impact on the4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | hip-hop industry, shaping the sound and influence of Southern rap music; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, he rose to prominence with his 2006 hit single "It's Goin' Down," which became6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | a defining anthem of the early 2000s hip-hop era and earned him a Grammy nomination; and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, Yung Joc's debut album, New Joc City, achieved platinum status, solidifying8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | his reputation as one of Atlanta's most influential artists and bringing national recognition9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | to the city's thriving hip-hop scene; and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, beyond his contributions to music, he has demonstrated remarkable business11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | acumen, establishing himself as an entrepreneur with ventures in media, entertainment, and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | the beauty industry; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 843 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, he has played a significant role in mentoring and supporting upcoming artists, |
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| 34 | 34 | | contributing to the sustained growth of Atlanta as a cultural and musical powerhouse; and15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | WHEREAS, Yung Joc has expanded his career into radio and television, becoming a beloved16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | media personality and host, using his platform to entertain and inform audiences across the17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | nation; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, his dedication to giving back to the community is evident through his19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | philanthropic efforts, youth mentorship, and active engagement in initiatives that uplift20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | Atlanta's residents; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this body recognize the exceptional22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | achievements of Yung Joc and extend gratitude for his contributions to Georgia's musical,23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | cultural, and entrepreneurial landscape.24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Jasiel Amon Robinson, known26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | professionally as Yung Joc, for his outstanding contributions to music, business, and culture27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | as well as express their sincere appreciation for his lasting impact on Atlanta and beyond.28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Jasiel30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | Amon Robinson.31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | H. R. 843 |
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