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HR 901: Calloway, AJ; commend

Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends journalist and media executive AJ Calloway for his career in broadcasting, education, and community service.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes AJ Calloway, a journalist known for co-hosting BET's 106 & Park and the entertainment news show EXTRA, for his career achievements and community involvement. The resolution lists his professional background, including his current role as CEO of Collective Professional Resource Group and leader of Off the Plantation Productions, along with his mentorship and mental health advocacy work. The House formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends AJ Calloway on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his media career and community work.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to AJ Calloway.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names AJ Calloway, a journalist and media executive. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect and does not change any Georgia law, program, or funding. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the state legislature for one individual's career and community contributions.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe AJ Calloway's career at BET's 106 & Park and EXTRA, including two Daytime Emmy Awards for the latter in 2014 and 2016.
  • The whereas clauses also detail his current business roles, education advocacy, and mental health awareness work.
  • The resolved clause has the House commend Calloway and extend well wishes for his continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Calloway.

From the bill

“the members of this body commend AJ Calloway for his exceptional contributions to media, education, and community empowerment as well as extend best wishes for his continued success.”

This is the resolution's core action, formally honoring Calloway.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Eric Bell (D, HD-75)Primary sponsor
  • Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
  • L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
  • Omari Crawford (D, HD-89)
  • Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
  • Park Cannon (D, HD-58)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • AJ Calloway
  • media and journalism

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