Georgia CommonsHR 1127: Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation; its excellence in aerospace education, its record-breaking growth, and its vital role in fueling the aviation workforce of Georgia; commend
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation for its growth, industry partnerships, and role in training aviation workers in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation, which the text describes as the state's only four-year flight and airport management degree program. It highlights the school's record enrollment, its fleet of aircraft, its FAA recognition, and its partnerships with Delta Air Lines and the Museum of Aviation Foundation. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It formally recognizes university leaders, including President Dr. Christopher Blake and Dean Adon Clark, along with faculty and staff, for building the aviation program. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the school as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation for its programs, growth, and industry partnerships.
- Recognizes specific individuals, including University President Dr. Christopher Blake and School of Aviation Dean Adon Clark, along with faculty and staff.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the School of Aviation.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of praise passed by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors Middle Georgia State University, its School of Aviation, President Dr. Christopher Blake, Dean Adon Clark, faculty, staff, and students, including honorees Logan Brown and Ryan Lusco. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rules, funding, or requirements for the university or the aviation industry. Its main effect is public recognition and a ceremonial record of the school's achievements in state legislative history.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the school's record enrollment of 8,828 students in Fall 2025 and its status as Georgia's only four-year flight and airport management degree program.
- The resolution notes the school's FAA recognition as an Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school and its fleet of over 50 aircraft.
- It references partnerships with Delta Air Lines through the Propel Pilot Career Path and Delta TechOps, and a 2025 partnership with the Museum of Aviation Foundation.
- The resolving clause recognizes University President Dr. Christopher Blake, Dean Adon Clark, and the school's faculty and staff.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the School of Aviation.
From the bill
“the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation stands as Georgia's flagship aviation school, offering the state's only four-year flight and airport management degree programs”
“earning distinction as the first program in Georgia to be recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) school”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
Topics
- aviation education
- Middle Georgia State University
- workforce training
- higher education