Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 825: Pigford, Eva Marcille; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Eva Marcille Pigford, a model, actress, and media personality with Georgia roots, for her career achievements and charitable work.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Eva Marcille Pigford. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally recognizes her career in modeling, acting, television hosting, and production, including her win on America's Next Top Model, her role as Tyra on The Young and the Restless, and her current role on All the Queens Men. The resolution also notes her philanthropic work supporting charities such as the Midnight Mission and Home Light, and her connection to Georgia as her adopted home. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pigford, which is the standard way these honorary resolutions are delivered to the person being recognized.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Eva Marcille Pigford by name for her contributions to media, culture, and society.
- Recites her career accomplishments in modeling, acting, television hosting, podcasting, and film production.
- Notes her philanthropic support of charities including the Midnight Mission and Home Light.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pigford.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Eva Marcille Pigford. It has no regulatory or funding effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to produce a ceremonial copy.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial honor with no legal or financial effect on Georgia law or residents. Its significance is symbolic, recognizing a Georgia-connected public figure's career and charitable work rather than creating any rule, program, or funding.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Pigford's career, including her America's Next Top Model win, acting roles, radio co-hosting, and podcast hosting.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend her for contributions to media, culture, and society.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Pigford.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Eva Marcille Pigford for her outstanding contributions to media, culture, and society.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-88)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
- Sharon Henderson (D, HD-113)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-91)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Eva Marcille Pigford
- entertainment industry