HR 1075: Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Spelman College, a historically Black women's college in Atlanta founded in 1881. It recites facts about the college's academic programs, graduation rates, faculty credentials, and alumnae network, and notes its role as an anchor institution in the Atlanta University Center and West End community. The resolution formally recognizes Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol, an event meant to let students, alumnae, faculty, and policymakers engage on civic issues and highlight the college's impact. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to representatives of Spelman College. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements.

• Formally recognizes Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol as an official occasion in the House of Representatives.
• Commends Spelman College for its academic programs, leadership development efforts, and community impact in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Spelman College representatives.
• Does not alter any Georgia statute, create a program, or spend any state funds.

Spelman College, its students, faculty, staff, and alumnae are recognized by this resolution. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is tasked with distributing copies. No other Georgians face new obligations or requirements from this measure.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It gives Spelman College and its community formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives and marks an occasion for civic engagement at the Capitol, but it does not change any law, funding, or policy affecting Georgians generally.

• The resolution recites background on Spelman College's history, academic programs, graduation rates, and alumnae network.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol and commend the college.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for distribution to Spelman College representatives.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)Primary sponsor
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• Spelman College
• higher education
• Georgia State Capitol
• ceremonial resolution