--- title: HR 1075. Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1075 cite_as: HR 1075, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1075 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1075.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1075/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72424 date: 2026-01-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1074.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1076.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1075.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1075 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Mekyah McQueen - Park Cannon text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2025 upstream_id: 2095130 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Spelman College - higher education - Georgia State Capitol - ceremonial resolution --- # HR 1075. Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1075 By: Representatives McQueen of the 61st and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Spelman College, founded in 1881 in Atlanta, Georgia, is a nationally acclaimed private liberal arts college for women and the oldest historically Black college for women in the United States; and WHEREAS, for more than 143 years, Spelman College has been dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and social responsibility, educating women to engage the world and effect positive social change; and WHEREAS, Spelman College is the number one producer of Black women who complete doctoral degrees in STEM disciplines, according to the National Science Foundation, and continues to lead the nation in preparing women for advanced study and leadership in science, technology, education, public service, and the arts; and WHEREAS, Spelman College enrolls approximately 2,500 students, offers 34 academic majors and 39 minors, maintains an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, and reports that 86 percent of full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees or the terminal degree in their field, underscoring the College's commitment to rigorous academic instruction and mentorship; and WHEREAS, Spelman College reports a 76 percent six-year graduation rate, significantly exceeding the national average, and approximately one-third of Spelman students pursue graduate or professional degrees, reflecting strong academic preparation and student success outcomes; and WHEREAS, Spelman College has produced a global network of more than 20,000 alumnae worldwide, including leaders in government, education, business, healthcare, science, the arts, and nonprofit and civic life, many of whom live and work throughout the State of Georgia and contribute meaningfully to its workforce, civic institutions, and communities; and WHEREAS, Spelman College serves as a vital anchor institution within the Atlanta University Center and the West End community, generating economic impact, and advancing workforce development and community engagement initiatives across the state; and WHEREAS, Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol provides an important opportunity for students, alumnae, faculty, staff, and policymakers to engage in civic dialogue, highlight the College's statewide and global impact, and reaffirm the importance of higher education partnerships in advancing Georgia's economic vitality, educational access, and public good. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol and commend Spelman College for its enduring legacy of academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the State of Georgia, the nation, and the world. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to representatives of Spelman College. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol and commends Spelman College for its academic legacy and contributions to the state. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-27) - Sponsors: Mekyah McQueen, Park Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72424 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1075.md?full=1