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SR 390

MEMORIAL-OTTO G. STEPHENITCH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson

A ceremonial Senate resolution honors Shawty Lo's impact on Atlanta hip-hop and mourns Otto Stephenitch, offering condolences to families; it carries no legal obligations.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 390

Summary — SR 390 (Senate Resolution)

Classification: Resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
Status: Adopted

Purpose and intent

SR 390 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that (1) recognizes and commends Carlos Rico Walker (stage name Shawty Lo) for his contributions to music and Atlanta culture and marks what would have been his 49th birthday, and (2) mourns the passing of Otto George Stephenitch, extends condolences to his family and community, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family.

Key provisions / content

  • Formal recognition and commendation of Carlos “Shawty Lo” Walker:

    • Notes his origins in Atlanta’s Bowen Homes community, formation of the hip‑hop group D4L (2003), national success of the single “Laffy Taffy” (topped the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2006; certified Platinum twice by the RIAA), and solo debut Units in the City (2007) which reached No. 14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and sold over 160,000 copies.
    • Describes his role representing Bankhead/Bowen Homes, community contributions, and notes his death on September 21, 2016; observes his March 22, 2025 would-have-been 49th birthday.
    • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make appropriate copies available to the public and the press.

  • Formal mourning and condolence regarding Otto George Stephenitch:

    • Summarizes his biography: born January 21, 1932 (Sublette), served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, banking career rising to president of Canton State Bank (president 1972–1995), leadership in restoring bank operations after the 1975 tornado.
    • Lists civic and religious involvement (St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Meals on Wheels, Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Lions, YMCA, Spoon River College Foundation) and honors (Canton Citizen of the Year, 1974).
    • Notes his death on July 12, 2025, surviving family, and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family as an expression of sympathy.

Who is affected / impact

  • This is a non‑binding, honorary resolution. It does not create legal obligations, appropriations, or regulatory changes.
  • Primary beneficiaries are the families, local communities, and constituencies commemorated: the legacy/recognition of Carlos Rico Walker within the Atlanta/hip‑hop community and public condolences to Otto Stephenitch’s family and the Canton/Amboy, IL communities.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced/Filed: March–April 2025 (Senate hopper 03/12/2025; read and referred 03/13/2025; received by Secretary 04/08/2025).
  • Read & adopted and reported enrolled: 04/10/2025.
  • Additional actions: co‑sponsored by all senators and referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar (10/14/2025); filed with Secretary (10/14/2025); Resolution Adopted (10/15/2025).
  • Sponsors listed: Senator Donzella James (primary) and Senator Neil Anderson (primary).

Note: SR 390 is ceremonial in nature, intended to memorialize and honor individuals rather than effect policy change.

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

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