HR269: HR269 Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association; 65th anniversary; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA) for reaching its 65th anniversary of supporting Savannah State University and its alumni in the Atlanta area. The resolution highlights the chapter's Annual Scholarship Awards Program, which provides scholarships to incoming Savannah State University freshmen, and commends past and present members for their leadership and community involvement. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter.

• Formally honors the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association on its 65th anniversary.
• Commends the chapter's Annual Scholarship Awards Program for funding scholarships to incoming Savannah State University freshmen.
• Recognizes past and present chapter members for their leadership and contributions to the university and the Atlanta community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the chapter.

The resolution directly names the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association, its current and former members, incoming Savannah State University freshmen who receive scholarships, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute the document.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not create funding, rules, or requirements beyond directing the Clerk to distribute a copy. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal state recognition to the alumni chapter's decades of community and educational support.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the chapter's 65-year history and its role supporting Savannah State University alumni in metro Atlanta.
• The first resolving clause has the House honor and commend the chapter for its achievements and contributions.
• The second resolving clause celebrates past and present chapter members for their leadership and 'Tiger spirit.'
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the chapter.

1. 2025-02-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-13House Hopper (House)

• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)Primary sponsor
• Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)

• Savannah State University
• alumni association
• legislative honors
• education scholarships