Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 451: WCLK Jazz 91.9; recognize
Last action March 25, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors WCLK Jazz 91.9, the Clark Atlanta University based radio station, for 50 years of jazz broadcasting and community service in Atlanta.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes WCLK Jazz 91.9, a radio station based at Clark Atlanta University that first went on the air on April 10, 1974, for its five decades of jazz programming, education, and community service in Atlanta. The resolution states that WCLK has trained students in broadcast and media production, provided a platform for jazz musicians, and helped preserve jazz as an American art form. The Senate formally commends the station and wishes it continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to WCLK for its records.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends WCLK Jazz 91.9 for its contributions to Georgia's arts, education, and public media since 1974.
- States the Senate's support and best wishes for the station's continued mission to serve the community.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to WCLK Jazz 91.9.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
WCLK Jazz 91.9 and its staff, Clark Atlanta University where the station is based, and the Atlanta area jazz and broadcasting community that benefits from the station's programming and student training.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives WCLK Jazz 91.9 official recognition from the Georgia Senate, marking its 50-year history and highlighting its role in jazz preservation, arts education, and training broadcast students in Atlanta.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount WCLK's history since its first broadcast on April 10, 1974, and its location on the Clark Atlanta University campus.
- The resolved clause formally commends WCLK for contributions to the arts, education, and public media.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to WCLK Jazz 91.9.
From the bill
“WCLK, also known as Jazz 91.9, is a pillar of the Georgia broadcasting community that has served as a beacon of culture, education, and artistic excellence since its very first broadcast on April 10, 1974”
“WCLK has been instrumental in preserving and promoting jazz music, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
Topics
- jazz radio
- WCLK
- Clark Atlanta University
- Senate resolution
- arts and culture