Georgia CommonsHR826: HR826 Smith, Rashan Ali; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Rashan Ali Smith, an Atlanta area radio and television personality and community organizer, for her career and charitable work.
In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure lawmakers use to publicly honor a person's achievements. It has no effect on Georgia law or funding. The resolution recognizes Rashan Ali Smith, a Decatur based multimedia personality known for her long career in Atlanta radio and national television, including hosting roles on Sister Circle Live and appearances with CNN and CBS Sports Network. It also highlights her nonprofit, Sporty Girls, Inc., which teaches life and academic skills to girls through sports, and her children's book. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an official copy for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Rashan Ali Smith for her broadcasting career and community work.
- Extends the House's best wishes to her for continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Rashan Ali Smith. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing the commemorative copy for her.
Why it matters
This resolution is a ceremonial honor with no binding legal or financial effect on Georgians; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements, but formally places recognition of Smith's career and charity work into the House's official record.
Key provisions
- The preamble recounts Smith's career in Atlanta radio, television sports reporting, and hosting Sister Circle Live on TV One.
- The preamble notes her founding of Sporty Girls, Inc., a nonprofit serving nearly 2,000 girls in Metro Atlanta since 2006.
- The resolving clause formally commends Smith and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Smith.
From the bill
“Rashan lives by the motto, “Giving is the rent we pay for living."”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- Sharon Henderson (D, HD-113)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Atlanta media personalities
- youth nonprofits