HR734: HR734 Atlanta News First (Atlanta WANF-TV); outstanding contribution to civic engagement and patriotism through the "Pledge of the Day" initiative; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Atlanta News First (WANF-TV) for its 'Pledge of the Day' initiative. The program, developed in 2024 by Representative Kim Schofield of House District 63, gives elementary school students across metro Atlanta the chance to lead the Pledge of Allegiance on air through Atlanta News First and PeachtreeTV. The resolution recognizes the station, its president and general manager Erik Schrader, and Representative Schofield for promoting civic education and patriotism among young people. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honorees. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is purely a formal recognition.

• Formally commends Atlanta News First (WANF-TV) for its 'Pledge of the Day' initiative that has elementary students lead the Pledge of Allegiance on air.
• Recognizes Erik Schrader, the station's president and general manager, for supporting the initiative.
• Credits Representative Kim Schofield of House District 63 with developing the initiative in 2024.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honorees.

The resolution directly names Atlanta News First (WANF-TV), its president and general manager Erik Schrader, and Representative Kim Schofield. It also touches elementary schools and students across metro Atlanta who take part in the 'Pledge of the Day' broadcasts.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to a local media initiative and the people behind it.

• The whereas clauses describe the 'Pledge of the Day' initiative, its 2024 origin under Representative Kim Schofield, and its broadcast on Atlanta News First and PeachtreeTV.
• The resolving clause formally commends Atlanta News First (WANF-TV), Erik Schrader, and Representative Schofield for their work on civic education and patriotism.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)

• civic engagement
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Georgia media
• legislative commendation