Georgia 2025 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR679 Introduced / Bill

Filed 03/21/2025

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House Resolution 679
By: Representative Jones of the 47
th
 
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Wesley Nichols; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the 2025 Legislative Session marks Wesley Nichols' 25th year as a dedicated2
member of the Capitol Press Corps, where he has played a vital role in documenting3
Georgia's legislative process; and4
WHEREAS, he serves as the lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's5
Lawmakers, helping to provide comprehensive coverage of legislative proceedings and6
informing countless viewers about the formation of laws in Georgia; and7
WHEREAS, over the past two and a half decades, Wesley Nichols has conducted exclusive8
interviews, covered press conferences, captured historic moments, and built lasting9
relationships with legislators and members of the state capitol community; and10
WHEREAS, his commitment to journalistic excellence and visual storytelling has made a11
profound impact on the public's understanding of state government, ensuring transparency12
and accessibility in legislative reporting; and13
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WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
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integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and15
WHEREAS, Wesley Nichols has served with honor and distinction as part of the Capitol16
Press Corps, and his vision and unyielding commitment to excellence in reporting have set17
the standard for exemplary service; and18
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this19
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21
the members of this body recognize and commend Wesley Nichols for his 25 years of22
effective, efficient, and dedicated service to the Capitol Press Corps and extend the most23
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to26
Wesley Nichols.27
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