Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1408: Atlanta Chamber Players; 50th anniversary; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, February 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Chamber Players upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Atlanta Chamber Players upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Atlanta Chamber Players upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, on October 26, 1976, Atlanta Chamber Players (ACP) presented its debut concert at Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College, launching five decades of artistic leadership in chamber music; and WHEREAS, premiering more than 130 works, the ensemble has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to living composers and the continued growth of the chamber music repertoire; and WHEREAS, bringing chamber music from Atlanta to audiences across the United States, ACP has been featured on NPR's Performance Today several times; and WHEREAS, the organization was among the first ensembles nationally selected for Chamber Music America's prestigious Paul Residency Program; and WHEREAS, ACP is a participating member of the Cross-Country Chamber Consortium, collaborating with leading ensembles nationwide to commission and perform new works; and H. R. 1408 LC 129 1112 WHEREAS, the organization maintains strong educational partnerships with the Atlanta Music Project, Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Franklin Pond Chamber Music, mentoring young musicians and expanding access to high-quality music education throughout the region; and WHEREAS, in 2009, ACP launched Rapido!® - A 14-Day Composition Contest, a nationally recognized initiative that has generated hundreds of new chamber works and elevated emerging composers; and WHEREAS, upon an occasion as historic as a 50th anniversary, it is only fitting …
Sponsors
- Deborah Silcox (R, 53) · primary sponsor
- Betsy Holland (D, 54)
- Inga Willis (D)
- McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
- Phil Olaleye (D, 59)
- Omari Crawford (D, 89)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1408?
- HR1408 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Atlanta Chamber Players; 50th anniversary; recognize.
- What does HR1408 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Atlanta Chamber Players upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1408?
- Passed both chambers as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1408?
- Deborah Silcox (R, 53), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1408?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73402
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