| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3465 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 679 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representative Jones of the 47 |
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| 6 | 6 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 7 | 7 | | Recognizing and commending Wesley Nichols; and for other purposes. |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, the 2025 Legislative Session marks Wesley Nichols' 25th year as a dedicated2 |
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| 10 | 10 | | member of the Capitol Press Corps, where he has played a vital role in documenting3 |
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| 11 | 11 | | Georgia's legislative process; and4 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, he serves as the lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's5 |
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| 13 | 13 | | Lawmakers, helping to provide comprehensive coverage of legislative proceedings and6 |
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| 14 | 14 | | informing countless viewers about the formation of laws in Georgia; and7 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, over the past two and a half decades, Wesley Nichols has conducted exclusive8 |
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| 16 | 16 | | interviews, covered press conferences, captured historic moments, and built lasting9 |
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| 17 | 17 | | relationships with legislators and members of the state capitol community; and10 |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, his commitment to journalistic excellence and visual storytelling has made a11 |
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| 19 | 19 | | profound impact on the public's understanding of state government, ensuring transparency12 |
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| 20 | 20 | | and accessibility in legislative reporting; and13 |
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| 21 | 21 | | H. R. 679 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for |
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| 25 | 25 | | integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and15 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Wesley Nichols has served with honor and distinction as part of the Capitol16 |
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| 27 | 27 | | Press Corps, and his vision and unyielding commitment to excellence in reporting have set17 |
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| 28 | 28 | | the standard for exemplary service; and18 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this19 |
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| 30 | 30 | | remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.20 |
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| 31 | 31 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 |
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| 32 | 32 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Wesley Nichols for his 25 years of22 |
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| 33 | 33 | | effective, efficient, and dedicated service to the Capitol Press Corps and extend the most23 |
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| 34 | 34 | | sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.24 |
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| 35 | 35 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 |
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| 36 | 36 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to26 |
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| 37 | 37 | | Wesley Nichols.27 |
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| 38 | 38 | | H. R. 679 |
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