HR901: HR901 Calloway, AJ; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally recognizes AJ Calloway, a journalist and media professional known for co-hosting BET's 106 & Park and the entertainment news program EXTRA. The text details his career, including his current role as CEO of Collective Professional Resource Group and his production company Off the Plantation Productions Inc., along with his education, mentorship work, and mental health advocacy. The resolution formally commends him for his contributions to media, education, and community empowerment, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends AJ Calloway for his career in media, education, and community empowerment.
• Recites his professional background as a co-host of BET's 106 & Park and EXTRA, and his current business and production roles.
• Notes his affiliations with organizations including Silence the Shame Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and 100 Black Men of America Inc.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to AJ Calloway.

This resolution directly names and honors AJ Calloway. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not create funding, penalties, or new rules. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving Calloway formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for his career and community involvement.

• The whereas clauses lay out Calloway's biography, including his broadcasting career and current business leadership roles.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Calloway for contributions to media, education, and community empowerment.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Calloway.

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)
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• ceremonial resolution
• media personalities
• community recognition