| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3471 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 734 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Schofield of the 63 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Carter of the 93 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Tran of the 80 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Atlanta News First (Atlanta WANF-TV) for its outstanding |
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| 18 | 18 | | contribution to civic engagement and patriotism through the "Pledge of the Day" initiative;2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | and for other purposes.3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Atlanta News First (WANF-TV) has demonstrated an unwavering commitment4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | to fostering patriotism and civic responsibility among the youth of Georgia through the5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | "Pledge of the Day" initiative; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, under the leadership of Erik Schrader, President and General Manager of7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Atlanta News First (WANF-TV), Atlanta News First has provided a platform for elementary8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | school students across metro Atlanta to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, instilling in them a9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | sense of national pride and unity; and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, this initiative was developed in 2024 by Representative Kim Schofield of House11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | District 63, Atlanta, with the vision of expanding its reach to engage elementary schools12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | across the State of Georgia; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 734 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, the "Pledge of the Day" initiative encourages civic education, reinforces the |
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| 34 | 34 | | values of democracy, and fosters a spirit of unity among students, educators, and families in15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | communities throughout Georgia; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, by showcasing young students leading the Pledge of Allegiance on Atlanta17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | News First and PeachtreeTV, this initiative serves as an inspiration for schools, communities,18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | and media organizations to promote civic engagement at an early age; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to honor Atlanta News First (WANF-TV); Erik Schrader,20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | President and General Manager of Atlanta News First (WANF-TV); and all those involved21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | in the "Pledge of the Day" initiative for their efforts in enhancing civic engagement and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | encouraging students to take pride in their country.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Atlanta News First (WANF-TV); Erik25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | Schrader, President and General Manager of Atlanta News First (WANF-TV); and26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | Representative Kim Schofield for their dedication to civic education through the "Pledge of27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | the Day" initiative and express appreciation for their leadership in fostering patriotism among28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Georgia's youth.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Atlanta31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | News First (WANF-TV); Erik Schrader, President and General Manager of Atlanta News32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | First (WANF-TV); and Representative Kim Schofield.33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | H. R. 734 |
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