SR62: SR62 Reinhardt University; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Reinhardt University, founded in 1883, for 142 years of educational service in Georgia. The resolution highlights the university's role producing public school teachers and leaders in Cherokee County, its nursing program's high pass rate on the national licensing exam, its online criminal justice and law enforcement degrees, and its Mandate Police Academy for working adults. It also notes contributions to Georgia's workforce in arts, sciences, business, and cybersecurity, and cultural contributions through performing arts venues and history museums. The Senate formally commends the university's administration, faculty, staff, and trustees, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Reinhardt University.

• Formally commends Reinhardt University and its administration, faculty, staff, and trustees for their contributions to Georgia.
• States the Senate's recognition of the university's 142 years of educational service since its 1883 founding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Reinhardt University.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.

The resolution directly names Reinhardt University, including its administration, faculty, staff, and trustees. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, allocate funding, or create obligations; its main effect is an official public acknowledgment of the university's history and programs.

• The whereas clauses recite the university's founding in 1883 and its 142 years of educational service in Georgia.
• The whereas clauses cite the nursing program's 93 percent NCLEX pass rate compared to a 76 percent national average.
• The whereas clauses note the university's online criminal justice degree since 2013, an MPA in law enforcement leadership, and its Mandate Police Academy.
• The resolved clause commends the university's administration, faculty, staff, and trustees and wishes continued success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Reinhardt University.

1. 2025-01-30Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-29Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)

• higher education
• Cherokee County
• nursing education
• commendation resolution