HR802: HR802 Cunningham, Lisa; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Lisa Cunningham, a marketing and communications executive, for her work on women's health awareness campaigns.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lisa Cunningham, an executive at the Black Women's Health Imperative. The resolution recounts her career, including campaigns on breast and cervical cancer awareness and diabetes prevention, her earlier work directing branded and music videos, and a documentary she produced on health conversations between Black mothers and daughters. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House commends Cunningham for her leadership and advocacy and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Lisa Cunningham for her leadership in marketing and her advocacy for women's health.
- Recites her professional accomplishments, including cancer awareness campaigns and a documentary project.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cunningham.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Lisa Cunningham. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies; its only administrative effect is a task for the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians. It serves as a public, official recognition of an individual's career and community contributions, recorded in the House's official proceedings.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Cunningham's career at the Black Women's Health Imperative and her cervical cancer awareness campaign with Ciara and Hologic.
- The whereas clauses note her documentary Me Period and her advisory roles including Atlanta's LGBTQ Advisory Board.
- The resolving clause commends Cunningham for her leadership, advocacy, and community contributions and wishes her continued success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Cunningham.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- John LaHood (R, HD-175)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- women's health
- Georgia House of Representatives