Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 802: Cunningham, Lisa; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Lisa Cunningham, a marketing and communications executive known for women's health awareness campaigns, for her professional achievements and community service.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Lisa Cunningham, executive vice president of marketing and communications at the Black Women's Health Imperative. It highlights her career, including award-winning campaigns on breast and cervical cancer awareness and diabetes prevention, her earlier work directing branded and music videos, and her documentary Me Period, which won an award at the Essence Film Festival. The resolution also notes her civic involvement, including appointments to Atlanta's LGBTQ Advisory Board and advisory roles with other organizations. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply commends Cunningham and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Lisa Cunningham for her work in marketing and advocacy for women's health.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cunningham.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial honor.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Lisa Cunningham. It does not impose obligations or effects on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a copy for her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it serves as a public, official record of recognition for one individual's professional and civic contributions, particularly in the field of women's health advocacy.
Key provisions
- The resolution's operative clause commends Lisa Cunningham for her leadership in marketing and advocacy for women's health.
- A further clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Cunningham.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Lisa Cunningham for her visionary leadership in marketing, steadfast advocacy for women's health, and ongoing contributions to her community as well as extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-86)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
- John LaHood (R, HD-175)
Topics
- women's health
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- community recognition