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GA HR1357

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Valencia Stovall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution recognizing and commending Derek Harper for his contributions to the broadcasting industry and the citizens of Georgia
  • Harper graduated from Florida A&M's School of Business and Industry and joined WVEE as producer of its number one rated morning show in 1994
  • In 1998, he became Operations Manager/Morning Drive Personality at WFXM in Macon, transforming it into the second most listened to urban station in Middle Georgia within four years
  • Served as program director for WAMJ (starting 2005) and WPZE (starting 2007), guiding WAMJ to number one in the Atlanta market and launching syndicated programs including the "Coco Brothers Live Show," "Willie Moore, Jr., Show," and "The Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy"
  • WPZE became the only station in history to win Station of the Year honors for three consecutive years under his leadership

Legislative Description

Harper, Derek; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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