HR 1217: CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV); outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes CBS Atlanta, the television station known as WUPA-TV, for its severe weather coverage and public service during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week, an annual observance meant to encourage residents, schools, and businesses to prepare for tornadoes, floods, thunderstorms, and extreme heat. The resolution praises the station's meteorology team for educating the public on weather risks and emergency preparedness, and describes the station as a trusted partner to state and local emergency management agencies. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends and recognizes CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) for outstanding public service during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week.
• Praises the station's meteorology team for educating Georgians on severe weather risks and emergency preparedness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the station.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) and its meteorology team. It has no legal effect on other broadcasters, businesses, or residents, though it references Georgians generally as beneficiaries of severe weather preparedness efforts.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it is a symbolic honor from the state legislature. Its main real-world effect is a formal statement of recognition and a printed copy given to the television station.

• The resolving clause commends and recognizes CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) for its contributions to public safety and preparedness.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the station.
• The whereas clauses describe Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week and the station's weather coverage but create no enforceable obligations.

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
• local news
• legislative honors
• emergency management