--- title: HR 85. Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia; April 23, 2025; commending Authors Expert Academy for its contributions on World Book and Copyright Day; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr85 cite_as: HR 85, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr85 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr85.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr85/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69618 date: 2025-01-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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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Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia; April 23, 2025; commending Authors Expert Academy for its contributions on World Book and Copyright Day; recognize ## Text House Resolution 85 By: Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, and Mitchell of the 88th A RESOLUTION Commending the Authors Expert Academy for its contributions on World Book and Copyright Day and recognizing April 23, 2025, as the Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, World Book and Copyright Day, established by UNESCO and observed annually on April 23, celebrates the power of books to promote knowledge, bridge cultural divides, and foster understanding across communities and nations; and WHEREAS, the Authors Expert Academy, an initiative of the TIUA School of Business and TIUA Corp. Florida, has demonstrated exemplary leadership in promoting the enjoyment of books and reading while raising awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights and copyright protections; and WHEREAS, the Authors Expert Academy provides a transformative platform for aspiring and established authors, equipping them with the tools, education, and mentorship needed to elevate their craft and contribute meaningfully to global literature; and WHEREAS, the academy actively encourages the celebration of books, authors, and publishers, fostering a deep appreciation for storytelling and creative expression in Georgia and beyond; and WHEREAS, the Authors Expert Academy aligns with the principles of World Book and Copyright Day by raising awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights, advocating for fair recognition and protection of authors' contributions, and supporting efforts to combat copyright infringement; and WHEREAS, the academy has inspired authors and readers to connect through stories that bridge gaps, uplift communities, and drive meaningful change, embodying the spirit of World Book and Copyright Day. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Authors Expert Academy for its outstanding contributions to the promotion of books, reading, and intellectual property rights in alignment with the goals of World Book and Copyright Day as well as recognize April 23, 2025, as the Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia in honor of its efforts to inspire creativity, celebrate the written word, and advocate for the rights of authors and publishers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Authors Expert Academy. ## 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 the Authors Expert Academy for its work promoting books, reading, and copyright protections, and designates April 23, 2025 as Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Authors Expert Academy, an initiative tied to the TIUA School of Business and TIUA Corp. Florida, for its work encouraging reading and supporting authors' intellectual property rights. It ties this recognition to World Book and Copyright Day, an annual UNESCO observance on April 23 that celebrates books and cultural understanding. The resolution formally commends the academy for its efforts to mentor authors, promote storytelling, and raise awareness about copyright protections. It also designates April 23, 2025, as Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the academy. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition. ### What it does - Commends the Authors Expert Academy for promoting books, reading, and copyright awareness. - Designates April 23, 2025, as Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the academy. - Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic honor. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Authors Expert Academy, an initiative connected to the TIUA School of Business and TIUA Corp. Florida. It has no binding effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies beyond the ceremonial designation. ### Why it matters The practical effect is limited to public recognition: the academy receives an official copy of the resolution and the designated day. It does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone, so day-to-day life in Georgia is unaffected. ### Key provisions - The preamble (whereas clauses) explains World Book and Copyright Day and the academy's activities promoting reading and copyright awareness. - The resolving clause commends the Authors Expert Academy and designates April 23, 2025 as Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia. - A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the academy for distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-28) - Sponsors: Dewey McClain, Gabe Okoye, Segun Adeyina, Billy Mitchell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69618 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr85.md?full=1