SR335: SR335 Oxford Day; recognize March 4, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the state capitol in honor of Oxford College, the two-year liberal arts institution in Oxford, Georgia that traces its roots to Emory College, founded in 1836. The resolution recounts the college's history, its role within Emory University, and its economic and civic impact, including more than $80 million contributed annually to the Newton County economy and support for over 520 local jobs. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Oxford College. It does not create any new rule, funding, or legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends Oxford College for its history, academic programs, and community contributions in a non-binding statement.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Oxford College.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable obligation, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names Oxford College, its students, faculty, and staff, as well as the surrounding Newton County community and local organizations that partner with the college on volunteer service.

The resolution has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic gesture from the Senate marking a day of recognition for Oxford College and highlighting the college's economic and civic role in Newton County.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Oxford College's founding in 1836 as Emory College and its 1964 transition to a two-year liberal arts institution.
• States Oxford College contributes more than $80 million annually to the Newton County economy and supports over 520 local jobs and 1,500 statewide.
• Notes students contribute over 13,000 volunteer hours yearly through partnerships with more than 65 local organizations.
• The resolved clause designates March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the state capitol and commends the college.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Oxford College.

1. 2025-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)

• Oxford College
• Newton County
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• higher education