Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 738: Milliken, Paul; Feature Reporter for Fox 5's WAGA-TV's Good Day Atlanta; outstanding contributions to journalism and the Atlanta community; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Paul Milliken, a Fox 5 WAGA-TV feature reporter for Good Day Atlanta, for his contributions to journalism and the Atlanta community.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Paul Milliken, a feature reporter for Fox 5's Good Day Atlanta and an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, for his storytelling work covering Atlanta's culture, history, and people. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Milliken for his journalism career and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send him an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Paul Milliken for his work as a feature reporter on Fox 5's Good Day Atlanta.
- States the House's praise for his storytelling, writing, video, photography, and drone piloting skills.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send an official copy of the resolution to Paul Milliken.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Milliken for his continued career success.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Paul Milliken, a television journalist. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House of Representatives and its Clerk, who must send him a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, serving as public, official recognition from the state legislature of one individual's career in local journalism.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Milliken's career, including his Emmy Award, authorship, public speaking, and drone piloting.
- The resolving clause formally commends Milliken for his contributions to journalism and to the Atlanta community.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Milliken.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Paul Milliken for his outstanding contributions to journalism, his unwavering commitment to sharing the diverse and vibrant stories of Atlanta”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-68)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- journalism
- Atlanta community
- Fox 5 WAGA-TV