HR 1215: WSB-TV Meteorology Team; outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the WSB-TV Meteorology Team. It does not change any Georgia law or create any new program. Instead, it recognizes the team's forecasting work and public education efforts around severe weather such as tornadoes, floods, thunderstorms, and extreme heat, tying the honor to Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week. The resolution states that the House commends the team for its contributions to public safety and preparedness, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the WSB-TV Meteorology Team. It has no funding, penalties, or enforcement provisions.

• Formally commends and recognizes the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for public service during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week.
• States the team's role in forecasting, public education, and partnership with emergency management agencies without creating any new legal requirement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the WSB-TV Meteorology Team.

The resolution directly names the WSB-TV Meteorology Team as the honoree. It also references state and local emergency management agencies and first responders as partners the team works with, though it imposes no obligations on them.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgian's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and a commemorative copy given to the WSB-TV Meteorology Team.

• The resolving clause commends the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for outstanding contributions to public safety and preparedness in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
• The whereas clauses describe Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week and the team's forecasting, education, and community outreach work as background, not binding law.

1. 2026-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• severe weather preparedness
• commendation resolution
• local news
• emergency management