--- title: HR 825. Pigford, Eva Marcille; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr825 cite_as: HR 825, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr825 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr825.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr825/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71816 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr824.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr826.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr825.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 825 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Dexter Sharper - Billy Mitchell - Inga Willis - Sharon Henderson - Angela Moore text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2025 upstream_id: 2016115 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Georgia entertainers - House of Representatives honors --- # HR 825. Pigford, Eva Marcille; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0401 House Resolution 825 By: Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Mitchell of the 88th, Willis of the 55th, Henderson of the 113th, and Moore of the 91st A RESOLUTION Commending Eva Marcille Pigford; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Eva Marcille Pigford emerges as a formidable presence within the2 entertainment sphere, demonstrating remarkable prowess across multiple domains including3 acting, modeling, entrepreneurship, and television hosting; and 4 WHEREAS, widely recognized for her breakthrough triumph as the victor of America’s Next5 Top Model, subsequently attaining a prestigious COVERGIRL contract, Marcille swiftly6 commanded the fashion landscape with her unparalleled elegance and flair gracing the covers7 of Essence, Women Health and SHEEN to name a few; and 8 WHEREAS, transitioning seamlessly into the realm of acting, Eva enraptured audiences with9 her stellar performances in acclaimed shows such as Everybody Hates Chris , House of10 Payne, and Smallville, ultimately securing the pivotal role of Tyra on The Young and the11 Restless, a portrayal which earned her esteemed accolades including two NAACP Image12 Awards; and 13 H. R. 825 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0401 WHEREAS, her creative acumen extends to production, notably wit h the 2022 film14 Christmas Fumble, for the OWN Network, where she not only starred but also served as a15 producer; and 16 WHEREAS, Eva currently, assumes the lead role in the acclaimed series All the Queens17 Men, a prominent fixture on BET and BET+ that has garnered widespread acclaim and is now18 in its third season; and 19 WHEREAS, her magnetic presence and undeniable talent have firmly established her as a20 luminary in Hollywood; and 21 WHEREAS, in 2018, Eva expanded her repertoire into the domain of radio, undertaking the22 role of co-host for the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show; and 23 WHEREAS, her adeptness and contributions facilitated the show's receipt of two Marconi24 awards during her tenure, indicative of her impactful presence and resonance with audiences;25 and 26 WHEREAS, simultaneously, Eva also started hosting a weekly The Undressing Room27 podcast, sponsored by MACY’S; and 28 WHEREAS, Eva remains steadfastly committed to philanthropic endeavors, leveraging her29 influential platform to champion causes close to her heart; and 30 WHEREAS, she fervently supports charities such as the Midnight Mission and Home Light,31 providing essential aid to vulnerable populations, particularly abused single mothers32 endeavoring to rebuild their lives; and33 H. R. 825 - 2 - 25 LC 129 0401 WHEREAS, Eva proudly hails from Los Angeles, and has planted he r roots in Georgia,34 fulfilling her most prized role as a devoted mother to three; and 35 WHEREAS, Eva Marcille epitomizes resilience, talent, and altruism; and 36 WHEREAS, Eva’s role on All the Queens Men, an American drama television series, serves37 as a testament to her multifaceted abilities and enduring appeal, she stands poised to leave38 an indelible imprint on the entertainment industry for years to come with no signs of slowing39 down.40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that41 the members of this body commend Eva Marcille Pigford for her outstanding contributions42 to media, culture, and society.43 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized44 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Eva45 Marcille Pigford.46 H. R. 825 - 3 - ## 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 formally commends actress and media personality Eva Marcille Pigford for her career in entertainment and her philanthropic work. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Eva Marcille Pigford, an actress, model, and television host with Georgia ties. The resolution lists her career highlights, including winning America's Next Top Model, roles on shows like The Young and the Restless and All the Queens Men, radio hosting work, and her podcast, as well as her charitable support for organizations like the Midnight Mission and Home Light. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House commends Pigford for her contributions to media, culture, and society, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally commends Eva Marcille Pigford for her career achievements in acting, modeling, hosting, and entrepreneurship. - Recites her charitable involvement with organizations such as the Midnight Mission and Home Light. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Pigford. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, since it is a purely ceremonial resolution. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily affects Eva Marcille Pigford, who is honored by name. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters Ceremonial resolutions like this one carry no legal or financial effect; they are a public, formal way for the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize an individual's achievements and community contributions. ### 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 work. - The resolved clause states the House commends her for her 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Dexter Sharper, Billy Mitchell, Inga Willis, Sharon Henderson, Angela Moore - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71816 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr825.md?full=1