HR109: HR109 Georgia Association of Broadcasters and their radio and television station members; commend

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, described as the nation's oldest broadcast association, and its member radio and television stations. The resolution recounts the group's role providing local news and emergency information, particularly during Hurricane Helene, and says this work has helped keep Georgia communities safe and informed. It formally commends the association and its members for their service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association.

• Formally commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio and television station members on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States that broadcasters played a key role providing emergency alerts and information during Hurricane Helene.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its member radio and television stations across Georgia, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it is an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of broadcasters' role in delivering emergency information during events like Hurricane Helene.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Association of Broadcasters as the nation's oldest broadcast association and highlight its role during Hurricane Helene.
• The resolving clause commends the association and its television and radio station members for their service and community commitment.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the association.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)

• broadcasters
• Hurricane Helene
• emergency alerts
• legislative commendation