--- title: HR 901. Calloway, AJ; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr901 cite_as: HR 901, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr901 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr901.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr901/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71960 date: 2025-03-31 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. 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Calloway, AJ; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3615 House Resolution 901 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Myles of the 126th, Crawford of the 89th, Bennett of the 94th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending AJ Calloway; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, AJ Calloway is a disti nguished journalist, cultural in fluencer, and media2 professional renowned for his compelling interviews with global humanitarians, political3 figures, and entertainment icons; and4 WHEREAS, he first gained national recognition as the original co-host of 106 & Park: BET's5 Top Ten Live, a groundbreaking music countdown show that became a cultural phenomenon6 and the highest-rated program on BET, shaping a generation of m usic and entertainment7 enthusiasts; and8 WHEREAS, following his success at BET, AJ Calloway transitioned to EXTRA, a nationally9 syndicated entertainment news program, where he served as co-ho st for 15 years, earning10 critical acclaim and contributing to the show's Daytime Emmy Aw ards for Outstanding11 Entertainment News Program in 2014 and 2016; and12 WHEREAS, AJ Calloway currently serves as CEO of Collective Prof essional Resource13 Group, a consulting firm specializing in marketing, strategic p artnerships, brand14 development, and event production, as well as leader of Off the Plantation Productions Inc.,15 H. R. 901 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3615 a production company dedicated to amplifying untold, dynamic st ories of African16 Americans; and17 WHEREAS, a proud alumnus of Howard University, AJ Calloway is dedicated to education18 and mentorship, serving on the Dean's Advisory Board at Rutgers New Jersey Medical19 School and as Vice-Chairman of the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Foundat ion, which empowers20 underserved youth; and21 WHEREAS, he is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness , serving on the board22 of Silence the Shame Inc., and has furthered education by teaching Howard University's first23 graduate-level course on hip-hop culture and public history pro bono; and24 WHEREAS, AJ Calloway's lifelong commitment to service is reflected in his affiliations as25 a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., a Prince Hall M ason at W.C. Thomas26 Lodge No. 112, and an active member of 100 Black Men of America Inc.; and27 WHEREAS, above all his professional and civic achievements, AJ Calloway cherishes his28 role as a devoted husband and father of three, finding his greatest joy in faith and family; and29 WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that AJ Calloway's outstandin g career, dedication to30 community service, and commitment to uplifting others be recognized and honored.31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that32 the members of this body commend AJ Calloway for his exceptional contributions to media,33 education, and community empowerment as well as extend best wis hes for his continued34 success.35 H. R. 901 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3615 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized36 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to AJ37 Calloway.38 H. R. 901 - 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 commends media personality AJ Calloway for his broadcasting career, business ventures, and community service work. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally recognizes AJ Calloway, a journalist and media professional known for co-hosting BET's 106 & Park and the entertainment news program EXTRA. The text details his career, including his current role as CEO of Collective Professional Resource Group and his production company Off the Plantation Productions Inc., along with his education, mentorship work, and mental health advocacy. The resolution formally commends him for his contributions to media, education, and community empowerment, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally commends AJ Calloway for his career in media, education, and community empowerment. - Recites his professional background as a co-host of BET's 106 & Park and EXTRA, and his current business and production roles. - Notes his affiliations with organizations including Silence the Shame Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and 100 Black Men of America Inc. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to AJ Calloway. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors AJ Calloway. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to him. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not create funding, penalties, or new rules. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving Calloway formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for his career and community involvement. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses lay out Calloway's biography, including his broadcasting career and current business leadership roles. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Calloway for contributions to media, education, and community empowerment. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Calloway. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-31) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Inga Willis, L.C. Myles, Omari Crawford, Karen Bennett, Park Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71960 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr901.md?full=1