Tyler Perry is scheduled to be honored by the Senate today (Wed., Mar. 17) for his achievements as an entertainer and humanitarian.
The 40-year-old New Orleans native and Atlanta resident is the first celebrity to be honored in the chamber this session. He recently donated $1 million dollars to the NAACP.
Five state senators are presenting a resolution to Perry. The resolution cites his “Madea” character, his creation of Tyler Perry Studios as the first independent movie studio of its size in the state and his donations to area food banks and various charities – including a recent $1 million dollar donation to the NAACP.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.
