Summary — H.R. 800 (House Resolution)
Title: Commending Brian Butler for recognizing the outstanding contributions of Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister in organizing 404 Weekend and acknowledging their collective representation of Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum
Classification: House resolution (honorary/ceremonial)
Introduced: January 28, 2025
Status: Adopted by the House (May 23, 2025)
Primary sponsors (as provided): Cory Mills; Park Cannon; Phil Olaleye; Bryce Berry; Inga Willis; Mekyah McQueen; Eric Bell
House authors listed in text: Representatives Bell (75th), Willis (55th), Cannon (58th), Berry (56th), McQueen (61st), and others
Purpose / Intent
H.R. 800 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution that commends Brian Butler for publicly recognizing a group of Atlanta cultural organizers — Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister — for their roles in organizing "404 Weekend." It also acknowledges the groups they represent (Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum) and celebrates 404 Weekend's contributions to Atlanta's culture, economy, and community pride.
Key provisions / What the resolution does
- Commends Brian Butler for his leadership in honoring the listed organizers and organizations.
- Recognizes the organizers’ roles in curating 404 Weekend and highlights signature events (404 Day Scholarship Gala, Block Party, Parade) that celebrate Atlanta’s influence in music, fashion, business, art, and social movements.
- States the resolution’s findings that 404 Weekend fosters unity among businesses, artists, civic leaders, and residents across the Atlanta metropolitan area (noting Fulton, Clayton, and DeKalb counties).
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available for distribution to the honorees, the public, and the press.
Who is affected / Impact
- Primary subjects: Brian Butler and the seven named organizers; the organizations Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum.
- Broader impact: symbolic recognition of 404 Weekend and its community/economic contributions to Atlanta; no regulatory, funding, or legal changes.
- Nature of effect: ceremonial acknowledgment intended to raise public awareness and confer official recognition by the House.
Procedural / Timeline highlights
- 2025-01-28: Introduced and referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-03-27: Read and adopted (House First Readers/Hopper entries).
- 2025-04-14: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
- 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
- 2025-05-23: Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (nonrecord vote); reported enrolled.
Notes
- H.R. 800 is ceremonial and carries no fiscal appropriations or regulatory requirements. Its primary effect is to provide formal recognition and publicity for the individuals and organizations associated with 404 Weekend.
