--- title: HR 1217. CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV); outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1217 cite_as: HR 1217, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1217 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1217.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1217/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72809 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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CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV); outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend ## Text House Resolution 1217 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, and Burnough of the 77th A RESOLUTION Recognizing CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) 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, WUPA-TV, known as CBS Atlanta, provides critical weather coverage and emergency communications to millions of Georgians through comprehensive forecasting, continuous monitoring, and clear, reliable reporting; and WHEREAS, the meteorology team at CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) plays a vital role in educating the public on severe weather risks, emergency preparedness, and response strategies, helping communities make informed and potentially life-saving decisions; and WHEREAS, through advanced forecasting technology, community outreach, and a strong commitment to public service journalism, CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) serves as a trusted partner to state and local emergency management agencies and first responders; and WHEREAS, the professionalism, dedication, and service demonstrated by CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) exemplify the highest standards of broadcast journalism and contribute significantly to the safety, resilience, and preparedness 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 CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) for its 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 CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV). ## 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 CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) for its weather coverage and public service during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## 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/72809 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1217.md?full=1