--- title: HR 1336. Severe Weather Preparedness Week; commending the Meteorologists in the public and private sectors alike for their exceptional service to the State of Georgia; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1336 cite_as: HR 1336, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1336 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1336.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1336/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73150 date: 2026-02-11 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1335.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1337.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1336.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1336 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-11 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kim Schofield - Sandra Scott - Viola Davis - Eric Gisler - Mike Cameron - Mary Ann Santos text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1336/2025 upstream_id: 2114620 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - severe weather preparedness - meteorologists - National Weather Service - public safety - Georgia legislature resolutions --- # HR 1336. Severe Weather Preparedness Week; commending the Meteorologists in the public and private sectors alike for their exceptional service to the State of Georgia; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1336 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Gisler of the 121st, Cameron of the 1st, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing Severe Weather Preparedness Week and commending the Meteorologists in the public and private sectors alike for their exceptional service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Severe Weather Preparedness Week is observed annually in Georgia to promote awareness, readiness, and public safety in advance of severe weather events that impact communities across the state; and WHEREAS, the National Weather Service - Atlanta, Georgia, headquartered in Peachtree City, serves as the primary source of life-saving weather forecasts, watches, warnings, and decision-support services for a significant portion of the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the National Weather Service - Atlanta collaborates closely with state and local emergency management officials, public safety agencies, broadcasters, utilities, educators, and community partners to ensure Georgians receive clear, consistent, and actionable weather information; and WHEREAS, the dedicated meteorologists, hydrologists, technicians, and support staff of the National Weather Service - Atlanta, Broadcast Television, and state and other private/public sector Meteorologists work tirelessly, often under extreme and rapidly evolving conditions, to monitor, forecast, and communicate severe weather, including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, winter storms, and extreme heat; and WHEREAS, accurate and timely information issued by the National Weather Service - Atlanta, Broadcast Television, as well as state and other private/public sector Meteorologists are essential to the success of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, empowering individuals, families, businesses, schools, and emergency management agencies to take proactive steps to protect life and property; and WHEREAS, during periods of severe weather, the professionals of the Meteorological Community work together to demonstrate exceptional professionalism, scientific excellence, and public service, often working extended hours to provide continuous monitoring and communication; and WHEREAS, the work of the National Weather Service - Atlanta, Broadcast meteorologists, State of Georgia meteorologists and other private sector meteorologists strengthens Georgia's resilience, preparedness, and public safety efforts and reflects a steadfast commitment to serving the people of this state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend and honor the National Weather Service - Atlanta, Georgia, Broadcast Television, as well as state and other private/public sector Meteorologists in Georgia during Severe Weather Preparedness Week for their outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to protecting the lives and well-being of Georgians. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to representatives of the National Weather Service - Atlanta, Georgia, Broadcast Television, as well as state and other private/public sector Meteorologists. ## 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 recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Week and commends meteorologists at the National Weather Service, broadcast stations, and other public and private organizations for their work protecting Georgians. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Week, an annual observance meant to promote awareness and readiness ahead of severe weather in Georgia. It praises the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, broadcast television meteorologists, and other state and private sector weather professionals for their forecasting and public safety work during events like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, winter storms, and extreme heat. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the National Weather Service, broadcast television stations, and other meteorologists named in the text. It does not change any Georgia law, create programs, or spend state funds; it is a formal statement of appreciation. ### What it does - Formally recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Week as an occasion for promoting weather awareness and public safety in Georgia. - Commends the National Weather Service - Atlanta, broadcast television meteorologists, and state and private sector meteorologists for their forecasting work. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honored meteorologists and organizations. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, broadcast television meteorologists, and state and private sector meteorologists across Georgia. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Clerk of the House distributing copies. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians day to day. Its practical impact is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of the work meteorologists do to keep the public informed during severe weather events. ### Key provisions - The preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) describes the role of the National Weather Service - Atlanta and other meteorologists in forecasting severe weather for Georgia. - The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the National Weather Service - Atlanta, broadcast television, and state and private sector meteorologists. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to those honored. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-11) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-11) - Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Eric Gisler, Mike Cameron, Mary Ann Santos - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73150 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1336.md?full=1