HR 992: Evans, Gail Hirschorn; extraordinary contributions to journalism, civic life, and mentorship in Georgia; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recounts the career of Gail Hirschorn Evans, who worked on congressional staffs and in the Lyndon B. Johnson White House in the 1960s, helped shape the 1965 Civil Rights Act, and later became Executive Vice President of the CNN Newsgroup, the highest-ranking woman at the network at the time. The resolution also credits her with charitable and educational work in Georgia, including teaching at Georgia Tech's School of Management and serving on boards at Georgia State University and Kennesaw State University. The House formally commends her for her achievements and her work advancing equality, and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally honors Gail Hirschorn Evans on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her career in journalism and civic service.
• Commends her specifically for work advancing women's equality and empowerment in the workplace.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Evans.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code.

The resolution directly names and honors Gail Hirschorn Evans. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it references institutions she worked with, including CNN, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Kennesaw State University.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to a public, on-the-record statement of recognition from the Georgia House and delivery of a printed copy to Evans.

• The whereas clauses lay out Evans's biography, including her 1960s White House and congressional staff work and her role in developing the 1965 Civil Rights Act.
• The whereas clauses describe her rise to Executive Vice President of the CNN Newsgroup and her oversight of talent development and guest bookings there.
• The resolved clause formally honors Evans and commends her contributions to gender equality and public service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Evans.

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• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)Primary sponsor
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-57)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-95)
• Mary Margaret Oliver (D, HD-84)

• honorary resolution
• journalism
• Georgia House of Representatives
• women in media
• civic recognition