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House Resolution 992
By: Representatives Holcomb of the 101
st
, Evans of the 57
th
, Buckner of the 137
th
, Kendrick
of the 95
th
, and Oliver of the 84
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life, leadership, and legacy of Gail Hirschorn Evans and recognizing her for
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her extraordinary contributions to journalism, civic life, and mentorship in Georgia; and for2
other purposes.3
WHEREAS, Gail Hirschorn Evans is a distinguished American journalist, author, lecturer,4
and business executive renowned for her pioneering contributions to media, her advocacy5
for women's empowerment, and her dedicated service to communities in Georgia and6
beyond; and7
WHEREAS, Gail began her illustrious career in the early 1960s, serving on various8
congressional staffs and later in the White House during the Lyndon B. Johnson9
Administration; and10
WHEREAS, she played a pivotal role in the creation of the President's Committee on Equal11
Employment Opportunity and contributed to the development of the monumental 1965 Civil12
Rights Act; and13
WHEREAS, in 1980, Gail joined Cable News Network (CNN) at its inception, and by 1996,14
through her outstanding leadership and work performance, she ascended to the role of15
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Executive Vice President of the CNN Newsgroup, making her the highest-ranking female
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executive at the network; and17
WHEREAS, during her tenure at CNN, Gail was responsible for program and talent18
development across all domestic networks; oversaw national and international talk shows;19
managed the Network Guest Bookings Department, which scheduled approximately 25,00020
guests annually; and helped to create some of the network's most popular programs; and21
WHEREAS, Gail is an accomplished author who has penned influential works focusing on22
women's success in the workplace; and23
WHEREAS, beyond her professional accomplishments, Gail has been deeply involved in24
numerous charitable and educational initiatives, including service as chairperson of the25
Georgia Endowment for the Humanities and on the Commission on White House Fellows;26
and27
WHEREAS, Gail has contributed to higher education in Georgia as a visiting professor at28
the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Management, teaching courses on gender,29
race, and ethnicity in organizational behavior, and she has also served on the Board of30
Visitors at the Georgia State University School of Law and the Kennesaw State University31
Foundation; and32
WHEREAS, her philanthropic efforts include active participation on the boards of the33
Society for Women's Health Research, the Radio Television News Directors Foundation, the34
Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, and the Atlanta Girls School, and she has also served as35
a member of the Committee of 200, The International Women's Forum, and the Council on36
Foreign Relations; and37
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WHEREAS, Gail has willingly given her time to mentor countless individuals and has
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encouraged many to pursue lives of public service.39
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that40
the members of this body honor Gail Hirschorn Evans for her remarkable achievements and41
contributions to society, commend her for her dedication to uplifting women and advancing42
equality, and express profound gratitude for her service to the State of Georgia and beyond.43
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized44
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Gail45
Hirschorn Evans.46
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