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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR825: HR825 Pigford, Eva Marcille; commend

Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends actress and media personality Eva Marcille Pigford for her career in entertainment and her philanthropic work.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Eva Marcille Pigford, an actress, model, and television host with Georgia ties. The resolution lists her career highlights, including winning America's Next Top Model, roles on shows like The Young and the Restless and All the Queens Men, radio hosting work, and her podcast, as well as her charitable support for organizations like the Midnight Mission and Home Light. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House commends Pigford for her contributions to media, culture, and society, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Eva Marcille Pigford for her career achievements in acting, modeling, hosting, and entrepreneurship.
  • Recites her charitable involvement with organizations such as the Midnight Mission and Home Light.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Pigford.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, since it is a purely ceremonial resolution.

Who it affects

This resolution primarily affects Eva Marcille Pigford, who is honored by name. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

Why it matters

Ceremonial resolutions like this one carry no legal or financial effect; they are a public, formal way for the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize an individual's achievements and community contributions.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses detail Pigford's career, including her America's Next Top Model win, acting roles, radio co-hosting, and podcast work.
  • The resolved clause states the House commends her for her contributions to media, culture, and society.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Pigford.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)Primary sponsor
  • Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
  • Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
  • Sharon Henderson (D, HD-113)
  • Angela Moore (D, HD-091)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Georgia entertainers
  • House of Representatives honors

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