HR679: HR679 Nichols, Wesley; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Wesley Nichols, who has spent 25 years as a member of the Capitol Press Corps and serves as the lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers program. The resolution recognizes his work documenting Georgia's legislative process, conducting interviews, covering press conferences, and capturing historic moments at the state capitol. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally commends Nichols for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Wesley Nichols for 25 years of service with the Capitol Press Corps.
• States praise for his work as lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers program.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Nichols.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes since it is a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Wesley Nichols. It also touches the Clerk of the House, who is directed to distribute a copy, and references the Capitol Press Corps and Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers program where he works.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing Nichols' career and providing him with an official keepsake copy from the House.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Nichols' 25 years covering the legislature and his role as lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers.
• The resolved clause has the House commend Nichols for his service and extend well wishes.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Nichols.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)Primary sponsor

• capitol press corps
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Public Broadcasting
• legislative honors