SR238: SR238 Alexander, Cynthia Robinson; recognize

25 LC 112 3044 Senate Resolution 238 By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Sims of the 12th, Kemp of the 38th, Davenport of the 17th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Cynthia Robinson Alexander; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Cynthia Robinson Alexander has diligently and conscien tiously devoted2 innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community3 and state, as evidenced by her superlative service as interim p resident of Savannah State4 University (SSU); and5 WHEREAS, since assuming her role on July 1, 2023, she has focus ed on attracting,6 retaining, and graduating students as well as using her financi al expertise to stabilize the7 university's budget by optimizing underperforming areas; and8 WHEREAS, drawing on 30 years of leadership in business and high er education, she9 implemented a shared governance framework, established the SSU Forward Committee, and10 launched the Inaugural 40 Under 40 cohort while maintaining an open-door policy that11 emphasizes collaboration; and12 WHEREAS, under her leadership, Savannah State University experienced its first enrollment13 increase since 2019, revitalized the Student Success Center, an d expanded academic14 offerings with new programs in film, digital entertainment, and forensic science; and15 S. R. 238 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3044 WHEREAS, through her efforts, the university's Forensic Science program secured nearly16 $900 million in federal funding, and Savannah State University became the exclusive HBCU17 partner of the King and Queen of the Netherlands; and18 WHEREAS, she has further overseen significant campus improvemen ts, including a $1.119 million renovation of T.A. Wright Stadium, a $300,000 master plan, and a $7 million HVAC20 project; and21 WHEREAS, Cynthia Robinson Alexander is a person of magnanimous strengths with an22 unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and23 WHEREAS, she has served with honor and distinction as interim president of Savannah State24 University, and her vision and unyielding commitment to student success and institutional25 excellence have set the standard for leadership in higher education; and26 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this27 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body29 recognize and commend Cynthia Robinson Alexander for her efficient, effective, unselfish,30 and dedicated service to Savannah State University as well as extend the most sincere best31 wishes for continued success.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Cynthia Robinson34 Alexander.35 S. R. 238 - 2 -