House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 804: Wright, Cookie; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Cookie Wright, an Atlanta based radio personality, for her career in broadcasting and community work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Cookie Wright, a radio broadcaster and community advocate. The resolution recounts her career, including co-hosting shows on Atlanta radio stations, founding her own internet radio station in 2019 that broadcasts globally, and receiving awards such as induction into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame. The resolution formally states that House members recognize and commend her for her contributions to Atlanta's cultural, musical, and social landscape and wish her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a statement of honor and goodwill.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Cookie Wright for her career in radio broadcasting and community advocacy.
- States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cookie Wright.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or impose any legal obligation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Cookie Wright, an Atlanta radio personality. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with producing a copy for her; it has no effect on the general public or other institutions.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's career and community contributions through an official act of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Cookie Wright's career, including her radio shows, her internet radio station launched in 2019, and her awards such as induction into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.
- The resolving clause formally commends her for her contributions to Atlanta's cultural, musical, and social landscape.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Cookie Wright for her extraordinary contributions to Atlanta’s cultural, musical, and social landscape”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Atlanta radio
- community recognition