Georgia CommonsSR 896: Miller, Craig; condolences
Last action March 4, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors the late Craig Miller, a longtime leader in Georgia's film industry, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizes Craig Miller, who founded Craig Miller Productions in Atlanta in 1985 and worked for decades to grow Georgia's film and television production industry. The resolution recounts his career, including his role in policies and partnerships that attracted major productions to Georgia and helped build the state's entertainment economy. The Senate formally expresses its sympathy over his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition and condolence.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Craig Miller's career and contributions to building Georgia's film and television industry.
- Expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to Miller's family following his passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Miller's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as a resolution of this kind is a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Craig Miller's family, including his wife, six children, and eight grandchildren, who will receive a copy. It also speaks to people in Georgia's film, television, and digital media production industry that Miller worked to build.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic. It provides an official record of the Georgia Senate honoring a figure credited with helping grow the state's film industry and offers a formal expression of sympathy to his family.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Craig Miller's biography, career founding Craig Miller Productions in 1985, and his role in Georgia's film industry growth.
- The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia mourns the passing of Craig Miller, a respected leader, innovator, and advocate whose vision and dedication helped shape Georgia into one of the premier film and television production hubs in the nation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- film industry
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolences
- economic development