HR1215: HR1215 WSB-TV Meteorology Team; outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the WSB-TV Meteorology Team. It notes that Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week encourages residents, schools, and businesses to prepare for tornadoes, floods, thunderstorms, and extreme heat, and that accurate weather information is critical to protecting lives during these events. The resolution formally commends the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for its forecasting, public education on preparedness, and partnership with emergency management agencies and first responders. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

• Formally commends the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for its public safety and preparedness work in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the WSB-TV Meteorology Team.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or legal obligation; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names the WSB-TV Meteorology Team as the honoree. It also references Georgia residents, families, schools, businesses, and emergency management agencies who benefit from severe weather preparedness efforts, though it imposes no obligations on them.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it does not change any law or provide funding. Its significance is symbolic, publicly recognizing a local news team's role in weather safety communication during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week.

• The whereas clauses describe the purpose of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week and the WSB-TV Meteorology Team's forecasting and public education role.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend and recognize the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for their contributions to public safety and preparedness.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.

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
• local news
• emergency management
• legislative recognition