Georgia CommonsHR 1607: Miller, Craig; life, legacy, and lasting impact on the State of Georgia film industry; condolences
Last action March 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the late Craig Miller, a film producer credited with helping build Georgia's film and television industry, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Craig Miller, who founded Craig Miller Productions in Atlanta in 1985 and worked with industry leaders and public officials to help grow Georgia's film and television production business. The resolution states that Miller's efforts helped attract major productions to Georgia, generating jobs and economic activity, and helped build the workforce and infrastructure supporting the state's entertainment sector. It also notes his family, including his wife, six children, and eight grandchildren. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Craig Miller's career and contributions to Georgia's film and television industry.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' regret and condolences over his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Miller's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement by the chamber.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects Craig Miller's family, who will receive an official copy. It also reflects on the Georgia film and television industry, its workers, and communities that benefited from production growth he is credited with supporting.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia statute or allocate funding. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official record of the legislature's recognition of a private citizen's contributions to the state's film industry.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Craig Miller's background, career founding Craig Miller Productions in 1985, and his role in growing Georgia's film industry.
- The resolved clause has the House join in honoring his life and memory and expressing condolences.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to his family.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia mourns the passing of Craig Miller, a respected leader, innovator, and advocate whose vision and dedication helped shape Georgia into one of the premier film and television production hubs in the nation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
- Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
- Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
Topics
- film industry
- Georgia legislature
- commemorative resolution
- economic development