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SR 360

MEMORIAL-MAY YOUNG CHIN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Celina Villanueva

Resolution honors Tyler Perry for his cultural and economic impact in Georgia and pays tribute to May Young Chin, memorializing her civic work.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 360

Summary — SR 360

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 1, 2025
Classification: Resolution

Note on source material
- The submitted text appears to contain two distinct resolution texts merged in one filing: (1) a resolution recognizing and commending filmmaker Tyler Perry and (2) a memorial resolution mourning the death of May Young Chin. The bill title provided (“MEMORIAL‑MAY YOUNG CHIN”) and some legislative actions point to the May Young Chin memorial, but the document also includes a full commendation for Tyler Perry. This summary treats both portions separately and then summarizes the procedural status and sponsors as provided.

1) Resolution recognizing and commending Tyler Perry — key points

  • Purpose: To formally recognize and commend Tyler Perry for his achievements in entertainment and contributions to Georgia’s cultural and economic life.
  • Principal findings and facts cited:
    • Perry’s body of work: cited as including 24 feature films, 20 stage plays, 17 television series, and two New York Times bestselling books.
    • Early career: self‑financed 1992 stage play I Know I’ve Been Changed; later success leading to sold‑out performances in Atlanta.
    • Theater contributions: wrote 13 original plays over 13 years; created the Madea character (e.g., I Can Do Bad All By Myself).
    • Film/TV milestones: directorial debut in 2005 with Diary of a Mad Black Woman; other films listed (Madea’s Family Reunion, Why Did I Get Married?, The Family That Preys); 2006 bestselling book Don’t Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings — #1 on NYT list for eight consecutive weeks; 2007 television expansion with House of Payne (described as the highest‑rated first‑run syndicated cable show), Meet the Browns, Love Thy Neighbor, The Haves and The Have Nots.
    • Economic impact: purchase and redevelopment of Fort McPherson (2015) into Tyler Perry Studios — a 330‑acre site described as creating more than 400 jobs and helping position Atlanta as a major production hub.
  • Action requested: the Secretary of the Senate is directed to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to Tyler Perry.

2) Memorial resolution for May Young Chin — key points

  • Purpose: To mourn the passing and honor the life and community service of May Young Chin (d. February 1, 2025).
  • Principal findings and facts cited:
    • Born in Chicago in 1951; described as a pillar of the Chicago Chinatown community.
    • Community service: served on advisory bodies (including roles such as treasurer), organized events (Back‑to‑School, Trunk‑or‑Treat, Ping Tom Park celebration), supported immigrant communities, and contributed her oral history to the Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC).
    • Personal character: remembered for kindness, dedication, generosity, and commitment to civic engagement.
  • Action requested: the Illinois Senate expresses condolences and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to May Chin’s family.

Legislative actions / timeline (as provided)

  • Received by Secretary of the Senate: 2025‑04‑01
  • Senate Read and Adopted: 2025‑03‑10 (note: earlier than received date in file)
  • Read & adopted; Reported enrolled: 2025‑05‑15
  • Additional entries: Hopper 2025‑03‑06; Resolution Adopted 2025‑10‑15; Filed with Secretary and co‑sponsored by all senators 2025‑10‑14; Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar 2025‑10‑14.

Sponsors (as provided)

  • Listed primary sponsors include RaShaun Kemp; Kenya Wicks; Sonya Halpern; Kim Jackson; David Lucas; Ed Harbison; Derek Mallow; Donzella James; Randal Mangham; Brandon Beach; Freddie Powell Sims; Emanuel Jones; Nan Orrock; Tonya Anderson; Gail Davenport; Matt Brass; Jason Esteves; Michael “Doc” Rhett; Celina Villanueva. (Document lists many co‑sponsors; attribution mixes names from different states.)

Who is affected / impact

  • These are honorary/resolution actions (non‑binding). They do not create legal obligations or appropriate funds.
  • Impact is primarily symbolic: public recognition of Tyler Perry’s cultural/economic contributions and official condolence and community recognition for May Young Chin and her family.

If you want, I can:
- Produce a version focused only on the May Young Chin memorial (for use in an Illinois legislative summary), or
- Produce a stand‑alone summary of the Tyler Perry commendation suitable for a Georgia legislative record.

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

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