HR403: HR403 Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends Clayton State University and officially designates March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol. It cites several accomplishments as reasons for the recognition, including rankings from The Wall Street Journal and James Magazine, a 100 percent pass rate for nursing students on the NCLEX board exam, a new Master's in Teaching program created with DeKalb County, and the reputation of Spivey Hall as a concert venue. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the university's president. It does not change any Georgia law or create any funding, program, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally commends Clayton State University for its academic and institutional achievements.
• Designates March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the university's president.

Clayton State University, its students, faculty, and administration, particularly the university's president, who is set to receive a copy of the resolution. The resolution has no effect on the general public or other institutions.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Clayton State University public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives but does not create funding, change any law, or impose requirements on anyone.

• The whereas clauses list the university's achievements, including national rankings and a 100 percent NCLEX nursing exam pass rate.
• The resolved clause has the House commend the university and recognize March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the university's president.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)

• higher education
• Clayton State University
• legislative commendation
• state capitol recognition