HR 109: Georgia Association of Broadcasters and their radio and television station members; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It praises the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, described as the nation's oldest broadcast association, and its member radio and television stations for providing local news and emergency information to Georgia communities. The resolution specifically highlights the role broadcasters played during Hurricane Helene, delivering emergency alerts and updates that the House says contributed to community safety and preparedness. It resolves that House members commend the association and its members, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.

• Formally commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio and television station members for community service.
• Recognizes broadcasters' role delivering emergency alerts and updates during Hurricane Helene.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a formal statement of praise.

The Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its member radio and television stations across the state, who receive the formal commendation, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law or funding. Its practical significance is symbolic: it puts the House's public recognition on record for the broadcasters' role in emergency communication, such as during Hurricane Helene.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Association of Broadcasters as the nation's first broadcast association and note its role during Hurricane Helene.
• The resolving clause states that House members commend the association and its television and radio station members.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the association.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)

• broadcasters
• Hurricane Helene
• emergency communication
• ceremonial resolution