Georgia CommonsHR902: HR902 Willis, Michelle Taylor; honor
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Michelle Taylor Willis, an Atlanta-area media executive and author, for her business, community, and civic contributions.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Michelle Taylor Willis, founder and CEO of Gagnant Media and publisher of SoFu Lifestyle Magazine. The resolution lists her professional achievements, including awards for her magazine, her book on parenting, her acting career, and her leadership roles on several nonprofit and community boards in the Atlanta and South Fulton area. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It simply states that the House of Representatives honors her for her leadership and community work, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Michelle Taylor Willis on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her business and community achievements.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Willis.
- Does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new legal requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Michelle Taylor Willis. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to law.
Why it matters
Resolutions like this one carry no legal or financial effect; they serve as an official, public recognition by the state legislature. Its practical significance is symbolic, providing formal acknowledgment of an individual's community and professional contributions rather than changing anyone's rights or obligations.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Willis's career, including her role as founder of Gagnant Media and publisher of SoFu Lifestyle Magazine.
- The resolved clause states that the House of Representatives honors Willis for her leadership and community commitment and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Willis.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor Michelle Taylor Willis for her e xemplary leadership,”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)
- Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- South Fulton community
- Atlanta business leaders