Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 826: Smith, Rashan Ali; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Atlanta media personality Rashan Ali Smith for her broadcasting career and community work through her nonprofit Sporty Girls, Inc.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Rashan Ali Smith, an Atlanta-born, Decatur-raised radio and television personality. The resolution recounts her career on Atlanta radio stations, her work as a sports anchor and sideline reporter for national networks, her role on the syndicated show Sister Circle Live, and her podcast highlighting members of Black Greek Lettered Organizations. It also highlights her community work as founder of Sporty Girls, Inc., a nonprofit that has served nearly 2,000 girls in metro Atlanta since 2006 and which she plans to relaunch in 2025, along with her published children's book. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Smith as a formal record of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Rashan Ali Smith for her broadcasting career and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Smith.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Rashan Ali Smith. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial House resolution rather than a law.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing Smith's career and community contributions through an official act of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Smith's career in radio, sports television, and national talk shows, along with her nonprofit and publishing work.
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Smith and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Smith.
From the bill
“Giving is the rent we pay for living.”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Rashan Ali Smith and extend sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.”
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
- House resolution
- commendation
- Atlanta media personality
- community nonprofits