Georgia CommonsSR189: SR189 Mercer University Day; recognize February 20, 2025
Last action February 18, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Mercer University and designates February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Mercer University, which was founded in 1833 and moved to Macon in 1871. The resolution highlights the university's size (more than 9,200 students across 12 schools and colleges), its academic mission, and its cultural impact on Macon and Middle Georgia. The Senate formally commends the university's administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni, and it names February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Mercer University. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends Mercer University and its administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni for their contributions to Georgia.
- Designates February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Mercer University.
Who it affects
Mercer University and its administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni are directly named and honored. The resolution also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute a copy of it to the university.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but provides official recognition from the Georgia Senate, marking February 20, 2025, as a day of tribute to Mercer University at the state capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause formally commends Mercer University and recognizes February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Mercer University.
From the bill
“Mercer University's mission is "To teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to12 inspire, to empower, and to serve"”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
Topics
- Mercer University
- higher education
- Macon
- state capitol recognition