--- title: HR 679. Nichols, Wesley; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr679 cite_as: HR 679, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr679 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr679.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr679/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71532 date: 2025-03-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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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Nichols, Wesley; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3465 House Resolution 679 By: Representative Jones of the 47th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Wesley Nichols; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the 2025 Legislative Session marks Wesley Nichols' 25th year as a dedicated2 member of the Capitol Press Corps, where he has played a vital role in documenting3 Georgia's legislative process; and4 WHEREAS, he serves as the lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's5 Lawmakers, helping to provide comprehensive coverage of legislative proc eedings and6 informing countless viewers about the formation of laws in Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, over the past two and a half decades, Wesley Nichols has conducted exclusive8 interviews, covered press conferences, captured historic moment s, and built lasting9 relationships with legislators and members of the state capitol community; and10 WHEREAS, his commitment to journalistic excellence and visual s torytelling has made a11 profound impact on the public's understanding of state government, ensuring transparency12 and accessibility in legislative reporting; and13 H. R. 679 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3465 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for14 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and15 WHEREAS, Wesley Nichols has served with honor and distinction a s part of the Capitol16 Press Corps, and his vision and unyielding commitment to excellence in reporting have set17 the standard for exemplary service; and18 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this19 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body recognize and commend Wesley Nichols f or his 25 years of22 effective, efficient, and dedicated service to the Capitol Pres s Corps and extend the most23 sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make an appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to26 Wesley Nichols.27 H. R. 679 - 2 - ## 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 Wesley Nichols, longtime capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers, for 25 years of covering the state legislature. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Wesley Nichols, who has spent 25 years as a member of the Capitol Press Corps and serves as the lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers program. The resolution recognizes his work documenting Georgia's legislative process, conducting interviews, covering press conferences, and capturing historic moments at the state capitol. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally commends Nichols for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Wesley Nichols for 25 years of service with the Capitol Press Corps. - States praise for his work as lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers program. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Nichols. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes since it is a ceremonial resolution. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Wesley Nichols. It also touches the Clerk of the House, who is directed to distribute a copy, and references the Capitol Press Corps and Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers program where he works. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing Nichols' career and providing him with an official keepsake copy from the House. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Nichols' 25 years covering the legislature and his role as lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers. - The resolved clause has the House commend Nichols for his service and extend well wishes. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Nichols. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: Jan Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71532 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr679.md?full=1