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HR 954

Blessett, Algebra; honor

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Bell and 5 co-sponsors

H.R. 954 honors Atlanta singer Algebra Blessett for her music career and community service, authorizing an official copy of the resolution; purely ceremonial with no legal effect.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 954

Summary — H.R. 954: “Blessett, Algebra; honor”

Status: House Read and Adopted
Introduced: February 4, 2025
Classification: House resolution (honorary)

Purpose

H.R. 954 is an honorary resolution that recognizes and commends R&B artist Algebra Blessett for her artistic achievements and community service. The resolution expresses the House’s appreciation for her contributions to the cultural, musical, and social life of Atlanta, Georgia.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors Algebra Blessett for:
    • Her Atlanta roots (a fifth‑generation Atlantan) and local schooling (Fulton County Schools) and attendance at Morris Brown College on a music scholarship.
    • Her professional development with producers Dallas Austin and Bryan‑Michael Cox.
    • Her musical success, including the debut album Purpose spending 14 weeks on the Billboard R&B/Hip‑Hop album chart.
    • Her involvement in the Atlanta music community (membership in The Recording Academy Chapter and the Atlanta Chapter of ASCAP) and international musical connections.
    • Her philanthropic work with the Sickle Cell Foundation of Atlanta and Songs for Kids Foundation.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Algebra Blessett.

Who or what is affected

  • Primary: Algebra Blessett — the individual being honored.
  • Secondary: The Atlanta cultural and music community, which is publicly acknowledged by the resolution.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or legal obligations are created for federal or state agencies or private parties.

Procedural timeline (selected)

  • 2025‑02‑04: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025‑04‑24 to 2025‑05‑23: Placed on calendars, read, and considered on local & consent / congratulatory calendars.
  • 2025‑05‑23: Laid before the House and adopted (nonrecord vote recorded in Journal).
  • 2025‑05‑24: Reported enrolled.

Impact and limitations

  • H.R. 954 is purely honorary and symbolic. It confers recognition and an official copy of the resolution but does not create legal rights, change policy, or authorize funding.
  • Its primary effect is ceremonial: public recognition of Algebra Blessett’s career and community service.

Sponsors

Listed primary sponsors include John R. Moolenaar; Sandra Scott; Tremaine Reese; Bryce Berry; Viola Davis; Kim Schofield; and Eric Bell.

(Internal bill reference: LC 129 0482 / LC 129 0482/a.)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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