HR898: HR898 Packer, Nina; life, work, and contributions; honor

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Nina Packer, a professional with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, education, and entertainment. It describes her work developing the Warner Bros. Discovery: Future Leaders Institute pre-college program, establishing music industry certificate and degree programs at Jackson State University and Florida A&M University, and running her company Nonprofit Planning & Administration, which manages foundations that help Black, Indigenous, and people of color break into the music and film industries. The resolution also recounts her earlier career at Rainforest Films, her teaching roles in Clayton County Public Schools and at two universities, and her eight years as Director of Operations for the Blueprint Group/Maverick artist management company. The House formally resolves to honor her and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally honors Nina Packer on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her work in nonprofit leadership, education, and entertainment.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Nina Packer.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names and honors Nina Packer. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies; it is a symbolic act by the House of Representatives.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a policy change, so it does not alter Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirement. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public statement of recognition and a printed copy delivered to Packer.

• The whereas clauses recount Packer's career, including her role in developing the Warner Bros. Discovery: Future Leaders Institute and music industry programs at two historically Black universities.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor Packer for her leadership, education work, and career pathway programs in media and entertainment.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Packer.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• honorary resolution
• nonprofit leadership
• entertainment industry
• education programs