GA SR626

Recognizes February 20, 2024, as Spike Lee Day in Georgia, honoring filmmaker Spike Lee (born Shelton Jackson Lee on March 20, 1957, in Atlanta) for his contributions to cinema, education, and social justice

Highlights Lee's partnership with The Gersh Agency to establish the Spike Fellows Program, benefitting students at the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), including Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University

Commends Lee's advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the film industry and his dedication to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Honors Lee's career as a director, producer, writer, and actor, including his Student Academy Award, and his work exploring topics such as race, politics, and violence through film, documentaries, and commercials

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Spike Lee