HR 510: Rathbun, Bob; induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Bob Rathbun, the longtime television play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Hawks, on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It recounts his career highlights, including his 28 seasons calling Hawks games, his work broadcasting college sports and NBA games on national networks, his ten seasons announcing for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, and awards such as 12 Regional Emmy Awards and multiple Sportscaster of the Year honors. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House formally congratulate Rathbun and wish him future health and success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally congratulates Bob Rathbun on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
• Recites his broadcasting career highlights, including 28 seasons with the Atlanta Hawks and ten seasons with the Atlanta Dream.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rathbun.
• Extends the House's best wishes for his future health, happiness, and success.

This resolution primarily affects Bob Rathbun, the honoree, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution. It does not impose obligations on the general public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing official state recognition of Rathbun's long career in sports broadcasting and his contributions to Georgia sports media.

• The whereas clauses detail Rathbun's career, including his 28th season as Atlanta Hawks play-by-play announcer and ten seasons with the Atlanta Dream.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate Rathbun on his Hall of Fame induction and wish him future success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Rathbun.

1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
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• Long Tran (D, HD-080)Patrocinador principal
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)

• Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
• Atlanta Hawks
• sports broadcasting
• ceremonial resolution