HR1217: HR1217 CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV); outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes CBS Atlanta, the television station known as WUPA-TV, for its weather coverage and emergency communications work timed to Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week, an annual observance meant to encourage residents, schools, and businesses to prepare for tornadoes, floods, thunderstorms, and extreme heat. The resolution states that the House commends and recognizes CBS Atlanta for its contributions to public safety and preparedness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the station. The resolution does not create any new requirement, funding, or legal obligation.

• Formally commends CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) for its severe weather coverage and public service journalism.
• States the House's recognition in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week, an annual preparedness observance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the station.

The resolution directly names CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) and its meteorology team. It has no regulatory effect on other broadcasters, government agencies, or the public, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding law.

Because this is a commendation rather than legislation, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new duties. Its practical effect is limited to a public statement of recognition and a ceremonial copy given to the station.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week and CBS Atlanta's weather forecasting and emergency communication work.
• The resolved clause has the House commend and recognize CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) for its public safety contributions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the station.

1. 2026-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• severe weather preparedness
• broadcast journalism
• emergency management
• legislative commendation