HR 734: Atlanta News First (Atlanta WANF-TV); outstanding contribution to civic engagement and patriotism through the "Pledge of the Day" initiative; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Atlanta News First (WANF-TV), station President and General Manager Erik Schrader, and Representative Kim Schofield of House District 63 for creating and running the 'Pledge of the Day' initiative. The initiative, developed in 2024 by Representative Schofield, invites elementary school students from around metro Atlanta to lead the Pledge of Allegiance on Atlanta News First and PeachtreeTV. The resolution states the initiative promotes civic education and unity among students, educators, and families. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the station, Schrader, and Schofield.

• Formally recognizes and commends Atlanta News First (WANF-TV) for its 'Pledge of the Day' initiative.
• Praises Erik Schrader, the station's President and General Manager, and Representative Kim Schofield for their roles in the initiative.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names Atlanta News First (WANF-TV), its President and General Manager Erik Schrader, and Representative Kim Schofield. It also references elementary school students across metro Atlanta who take part in the pledge broadcasts.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to a public record of recognition and copies distributed to the station, its leader, and the sponsoring legislator, without changing any Georgia law or program.

• The resolved clause recognizes and commends Atlanta News First (WANF-TV), Erik Schrader, and Representative Kim Schofield for the 'Pledge of the Day' initiative.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the named honorees.
• The whereas clauses describe the initiative's origin in 2024 and its goal of civic education and unity among students, educators, and families.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
• Long Tran (D, HD-80)

• civic education
• legislative commendation
• local media
• Georgia House resolution