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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 1976: Brannen, Lyndy; commend

Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Savannah radio broadcaster Lyndy Brannen for more than five decades of work at Q105.3 and other stations.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lyndy Brannen, a longtime Savannah radio personality known for his work at Q105.3. The resolution recounts his career, which began at age 15 at WSGA, Savannah's top radio station at the time, and highlights his decades-long connection with listeners. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Brannen for over 55 years of service to the radio industry and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Brannen as a keepsake.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Lyndy Brannen for over 55 years of service in the radio industry.
  • Extends the House of Representatives' best wishes to Brannen for continued health, happiness, and success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Brannen.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Lyndy Brannen, a Savannah radio broadcaster. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for him. It has no broader effect on other Georgians.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and does not change any Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the state legislature to a longtime local broadcaster's career and community contributions.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Brannen's career, starting at WSGA at age 15 and continuing at Q105.3 for over 55 years.
  • The resolving clause formally commends Brannen and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
  • The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Brannen.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and commend Lyndy Brannen for his over 55 years of service to the radio industry as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success.

This is the core action the resolution takes, formally honoring Brannen's career.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • Savannah
  • radio broadcasting
  • community recognition

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