--- title: HR 1215. WSB-TV Meteorology Team; outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1215 cite_as: HR 1215, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1215 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1215.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1215/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72807 date: 2026-02-03 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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WSB-TV Meteorology Team; outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend ## Text House Resolution 1215 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, and Burnough of the 77th A RESOLUTION Recognizing the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week is observed annually to encourage residents, families, schools, and businesses to prepare for severe weather events including tornadoes, floods, thunderstorms, and extreme heat; and WHEREAS, timely, accurate, and accessible weather information is essential to protecting lives and property during severe weather emergencies; and WHEREAS, the Meteorology Team at WSB-TV has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public safety through trusted forecasting, continuous monitoring, and clear communication before, during, and after severe weather events; and WHEREAS, the WSB-TV Meteorology Team plays a critical role in educating the public on preparedness strategies such as emergency planning, weather alerts, and community safety practices, empowering Georgians to make informed decisions; and WHEREAS, through innovative technology, community outreach, and on-air professionalism, the WSB-TV Meteorology Team serves as a vital partner to state and local emergency management agencies and first responders; and WHEREAS, the dedication and service of the WSB-TV Meteorology Team exemplify the highest standards of journalism and public service, contributing significantly to the resilience and readiness of communities across the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend and recognize the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for their outstanding contributions to public safety and preparedness in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the WSB-TV Meteorology Team. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for its public service during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week, recognizing its role in weather forecasting and public safety education. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-03) - Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Viola Davis, Sandra Scott, Rhonda Burnough - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72807 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1215.md?full=1