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HR 804

Wright, Cookie; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mack Jackson

House honors Cookie Wright for a career in broadcasting and promoting Soul Blues, plus community philanthropy; a symbolic, nonbinding recognition with no new rights.

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Bill Summary · HR 804

Summary — H.R. 804: Resolution Recognizing and Commending Cookie Wright

Purpose

H.R. 804 is a House resolution that formally recognizes and commends Cookie Wright for her contributions to broadcasting, music, and community service. The resolution highlights her career accomplishments as a radio personality and broadcaster, her role in promoting Soul Blues and related music genres, her philanthropic activities, and her service as an ambassador for Atlanta’s music scene.

Key provisions

  • Expresses recognition and commendation of Cookie Wright for:
    • Her broadcasting career (co-hosting the “Saturday Night Throwback Party Show” on KISS 104.1 FM; launching “Soul Blues Live” on Classix 102.9 FM).
    • Founding an internet radio station in 2019 broadcasting from Atlanta and London to listeners in over 50 countries, offering 24/7 programming focused on Soul Blues, Old School, R&B, etc.
    • Breaking new music for emerging artists and earning industry awards (e.g., ATL’s Hottest Female DJ, Media Radio Personality of the Year, Best Online Network) and induction into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.
    • Philanthropic efforts, including donating air-time profits and implementing food programs for neighborhoods in need, and advocacy on social issues.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Cookie Wright.

Who is affected

  • Primarily an honorific recognition for Cookie Wright.
  • Symbolically acknowledges Atlanta’s cultural and musical community and the artists and listeners the honoree has supported.
  • The resolution has no regulatory, statutory, or budgetary effect.

Procedural history & status

  • Introduced in the House: January 28, 2025; initially referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • House consideration: debated under suspension of the rules on February 24, 2025; passed under suspension on February 26, 2025 by a recorded vote of 415–8 (Roll No. 49). Motion to reconsider laid on the table same day.
  • Received in the Senate and read twice: February 26, 2025; referred to the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Additional House actions: designated on various calendars and ultimately recorded as “Read and Adopted” and “Adopted” (entries dated March–May 2025); reported enrolled and placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • Current status (per provided record): Adopted; copies to be made available to the honoree.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Primary sponsors: Mack Jackson and Kelly Morrison. Additional cosponsors include Chris Pappas, Maggie Goodlander, Aaron Bean, Troy Downing.
  • Companion bill: S. 1703.

Impact

This is an honorific, non-binding resolution intended to recognize an individual’s achievements and service. It creates no new rights, obligations, or spending. Its primary effect is symbolic recognition recorded in the official proceedings of Congress.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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