--- title: HR 804. Wright, Cookie; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr804 cite_as: HR 804, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr804 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr804.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr804/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71781 date: 2025-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Wright, Cookie; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0377 House Resolution 804 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Cookie Wright; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Cookie Wright is an award-winning radio personality, pioneering broadcaster,2 and dedicated community advocate; and3 WHEREAS, she is a trailblazer in the radio and music industry, known for her distinctive4 voice and dynamic presence; and5 WHEREAS, her remarkable career highlights include co-hosting th e “Saturday Night6 Throwback Party Show” on KISS 104.1 FM alongside Georgia Radio Hall of Famer Mitch7 Faulkner and launching the groundbreaking “Soul Blues Live” on Classix 102.9 FM; and8 WHEREAS, in 2019, she took a bold step by founding her own inte rnet radio station,9 broadcasting from Atlanta and London to over 50 countries; the station offers 24/710 programming and has become a global hub for Soul Blues, Old School, R&B, and more; and11 WHEREAS, known as the “Maven of Soul Blues,” Cookie has broken new music for12 countless artists, including Tucka, King George, and Karen Wolfe; and13 H. R. 804 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0377 WHEREAS, she has received numerous accolades, including ATL’s H ottest Female DJ,14 Media Radio Personality of the Year, Best Online Network, and induction into the National15 Black Radio Hall of Fame; and16 WHEREAS, Cookie's achievements extend far beyond her professional career, as evidenced17 dramatically by her air-time profits donations, implementation of food programs for18 neighborhoods in need, and her dedication to advocating for pressing social issues; and 19 WHEREAS, Cookie Wright has not only amplified Atlanta’s presence in the global music20 scene but has also become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring artists and broadcasters; and 21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize and commend Cookie Wright fo r her extraordinary25 contributions to Atlanta’s cultural, musical, and social landsc ape and extend sincere best26 wishes for her continued health and happiness.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to29 Cookie Wright.30 H. R. 804 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends radio broadcaster Cookie Wright for her career in the music industry and her community advocacy work in Atlanta. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Cookie Wright, a radio personality known for co-hosting shows on KISS 104.1 FM and Classix 102.9 FM and for founding her own internet radio station in 2019 that broadcasts globally. The resolution recounts her career achievements, awards, and community work, including donating air-time profits and supporting food programs. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Wright for her contributions to Atlanta's cultural, musical, and social landscape and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wright. It does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Cookie Wright for her career in radio broadcasting and her community advocacy work. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wright. - Extends the House's best wishes to Wright for her continued health and happiness. - Creates no new laws, funding, or legal obligations, serving only as a ceremonial statement by the House. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Cookie Wright. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of her work in Atlanta's radio and music community. ### Why it matters This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of Wright's career and community contributions, documented in the official record of the Georgia House of Representatives. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Wright's career, including co-hosting radio shows and founding an internet radio station broadcasting to over 50 countries. - The resolution notes her awards, including induction into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame and being named ATL's Hottest Female DJ. - The resolved clause formally commends Wright for her contributions to Atlanta's cultural, musical, and social landscape. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Wright. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Mack Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71781 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr804.md?full=1