HR484: HR484 Georgia State University; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Georgia State University. It lists a series of the university's accomplishments, including its ranking as the nation's top public university for undergraduate teaching by U.S. News and World Report, its status as one of the most innovative universities in the country, a 74 percent increase in its six-year graduation rate since 2003, and an $80 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation for campus improvements. The resolution also highlights the university's research funding, a new Research Tower under construction, awards received by its National Institute for Student Success, student-athlete academic honors, and its $3.2 billion annual economic impact on metro Atlanta. It concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the university. It does not create any new law, funding, or legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its achievements in 2024 on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Lists specific accomplishments such as national rankings, graduation rate increases, research funding, and a major philanthropic gift.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Georgia State University.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligation, serving only as a ceremonial statement of praise.

This resolution directly names Georgia State University, including its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and student-athletes. It has no legal effect on any other institution, agency, or member of the public.

The resolution has no binding legal effect and creates no funding, requirement, or policy change. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives Georgia State University official recognition from the state legislature for its academic and research accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses detail Georgia State University's history, enrollment of more than 52,000 students, and its founding year of 1913.
• The resolution cites an $80 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, described as the largest gift in the university's history.
• It notes nearly $186 million in research funding earned in Fiscal Year 2024 and a $3.2 billion annual economic impact on metro Atlanta.
• The resolving clause formally commends the university for its 'all-around success in 2024.'
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the university.

1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)

• Georgia State University
• higher education
• legislative commendation
• university research funding