--- title: HR 1881. HuQ, Mariah; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1881 cite_as: HR 1881, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1881 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1881.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1881/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74402 date: 2026-03-23 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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HuQ, Mariah; commend ## Text House Resolution 1881 By: Representatives Mitchell of the 88th and Alexander of the 66th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mariah HuQ; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mariah HuQ is a nationally recognized media leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose work reflects a deep commitment to community service, cultural integrity, and civic responsibility; and WHEREAS, raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mariah developed an early passion for storytelling, leading her to pursue studies in communications at Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; and WHEREAS, she began her career in broadcast journalism as a video news editor and associate producer at WRCB-TV, Chattanooga's NBC affiliate; and WHEREAS, building on her experience in media, Mariah later transitioned into pharmaceutical and medical device sales while raising her family with her husband, Dr. Aydin HuQ; and WHEREAS, together, they are the proud parents of two children who embody their shared commitment to education and service; and WHEREAS, Mariah is widely recognized as the creator, co-star, and executive producer of Bravo TV's Married to Medicine; and WHEREAS, with the release of Married to Medicine in 2013, she became the first African American woman to develop an original franchise for Bravo TV; and WHEREAS, the series premiered as Bravo's highest-rated non-spinoff freshman show, attracting more than 2.7 million viewers in its debut season, and now in its 12th season, the series has reached over 27 million viewers and continues to highlight the lives of professional women and families within the medical community; and WHEREAS, Mariah's perseverance in conceptualizing, casting, and independently pitching the series exemplifies her leadership, vision, and commitment to authentic storytelling; and WHEREAS, Mariah is the founder of Reality Reprogrammed, a forward-thinking media initiative focused on responsible storytelling, creator ownership, cultural accountability, and public trust; and WHEREAS, she is also the founder of Sleek Media Studios, a creative hub located in downtown McDonough, Georgia, designed to support filmmakers, producers, content creators, and entrepreneurs through access to professional resources, training, and community collaboration; and WHEREAS, Mariah is profoundly dedicated to philanthropy and civic engagement; she has been honored with the Ruby Hurley Humanitarian of the Year Award, as well as received numerous recognitions for her service, including an Outstanding Service Award from the State of Tennessee, the Chattanooga Humanitarian Award, and an official Proclamation recognizing Mariah HuQ Day; and WHEREAS, her philanthropic work supports educational access, humanitarian relief, and community development both domestically and internationally through organizations such as the Solaiman Foundation; and WHEREAS, Mariah now calls Georgia her home, where she continues her commitment to service by supporting families, students, and community-based organizations throughout the state; and WHEREAS, her efforts include providing scholarships, educational resources, medical supplies, and essential goods to underserved populations, as well as mentoring and workforce-development initiatives that empower aspiring creators and entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, her work reflects a long-term investment in strengthening Georgia's cultural, economic, and creative landscape; and WHEREAS, Mariah's family actively participates in initiatives that reinforce values of service and global citizenship through outreach efforts in Georgia, Tennessee, and abroad, including support for the Kebene Children's Home in Mombasa, Kenya; and WHEREAS, Mariah HuQ exemplifies the principles of civic leadership, service, and integrity; she seamlessly integrates professional excellence, community engagement, and family values, serving as an inspiration to others while making a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities she serves; and WHEREAS, Mariah's contributions continue to uplift voices, strengthen institutions, and advance a vision of leadership grounded in responsibility, inclusion, and service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Mariah HuQ for her invaluable contributions to the communities she has served. 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 Mariah HuQ. ## 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 commends Mariah HuQ, a media producer and Georgia resident, for her career in television and her philanthropic work in the state. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mariah HuQ, the creator and executive producer of Bravo TV's Married to Medicine. It recounts her career from broadcast journalism in Chattanooga to founding media companies, including Sleek Media Studios in McDonough, Georgia, and Reality Reprogrammed. The resolution also highlights her philanthropic work supporting scholarships, medical supplies, and community organizations in Georgia and abroad. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it simply states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Mariah HuQ. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Mariah HuQ for her career and community contributions. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mariah HuQ. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Mariah HuQ. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies; its only administrative action involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives preparing a copy for her. ### Why it matters Resolutions like this have no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Their significance is symbolic: the Georgia House formally records its appreciation for an individual's career and charitable work in the state. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Mariah HuQ's biography, career in media, and philanthropic activities. - The final resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Mariah HuQ for her contributions. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-23) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-23) - Sponsors: Billy Mitchell, Kimberly Alexander - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74402 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1881.md?full=1