Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 733: Fowle, Dana; outstanding contributions to journalism and the community; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends journalist Dana Fowle of FOX 5 Atlanta for her decades of investigative reporting and consumer advocacy work in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dana Fowle, a longtime FOX 5 Atlanta investigative and consumer reporter. It recounts her career, including her work on Georgia's child welfare system that helped prompt changes to state child care laws and management changes at the Department of Family and Children's Services. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends Fowle for her journalism and community contributions, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dana Fowle for her investigative journalism and consumer advocacy work in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dana Fowle.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of praise adopted by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dana Fowle, a FOX 5 Atlanta journalist. It has no regulatory effect on any other group, industry, or agency in Georgia.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter day-to-day life for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it puts on the public record the legislature's recognition of a journalist's reporting impact.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Dana Fowle for her contributions to investigative journalism and consumer advocacy.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Fowle.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts her career history at WAGA-TV/FOX 5 Atlanta and her Emmy Award recognitions, providing the factual basis for the commendation.
From the bill
“Dana Fowle is an Emmy Award-winning journalist whose investigative reporting has significantly impacted the lives of Georgia's citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
- Long Tran (D, HD-80)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)
Topics
- journalism
- commendation resolution
- consumer protection
- child welfare