--- title: HR 1238. Public Policy Club at Georgia State University; commitment to civic engagement, public service, and policy education; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1238 cite_as: HR 1238, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1238 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1238.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1238/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72863 date: 2026-02-04 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/hr1237.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1239.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1238.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1238 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-04 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jasmine Clark - Samuel Park - Jan Jones - Robert Flournoy - Eric Bell - Doreen Carter text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2025 upstream_id: 2108121 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia State University - civic engagement - student organizations - legislative commendation --- # HR 1238. Public Policy Club at Georgia State University; commitment to civic engagement, public service, and policy education; commend ## Text House Resolution 1238 By: Representatives Clark of the 108th, Park of the 107th, Jones of the 47th, Flournoy of the 74th, Bell of the 75th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University for its commitment to civic engagement, public service, and policy education; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University provides students with meaningful opportunities to engage with public policy, governance, and the legislative process at the local, state, and national levels; and WHEREAS, the club serves as a nonpartisan forum for discussion, education, and collaboration on pressing public policy issues affecting the State of Georgia and beyond; and WHEREAS, members of the Public Policy Club actively promote civic participation by encouraging student involvement in advocacy, public service, and democratic processes; and WHEREAS, the organization fosters professional development by connecting students with policymakers, public servants, community leaders, and policy professionals through events, discussions, and experiential learning opportunities; and WHEREAS, the Public Policy Club contributes to Georgia State University’s mission as an urban research institution by engaging students in policy discussions that reflect the diverse communities of metropolitan Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the club’s activities cultivate informed, engaged citizens who are prepared to contribute thoughtfully and responsibly to public discourse and policymaking; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize student organizations that strengthen civic education, encourage public engagement, and promote thoughtful analysis of public policy issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend and recognize the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University for its dedication to civic engagement, public policy education, and service to the student body and the broader community. 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 f the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University and to the university administration. ## 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 commends the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University for promoting civic engagement, public service, and policy education among students. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a specific student group, the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University. It does not change any law. The text explains why the House is recognizing the club: it gives students chances to engage with public policy, governance, and the legislative process, serves as a nonpartisan forum for discussing policy issues, and connects students with policymakers and community leaders. The resolution formally states that the House commends the club for its work supporting civic education and public engagement. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the club and to Georgia State University's administration. ### What it does - Formally commends and recognizes the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University for its civic engagement and policy education work. - States the House's view that the club promotes nonpartisan discussion of public policy issues affecting Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the club and university administration. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to the Official Code of Georgia. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University and Georgia State University's administration, who would receive copies of it. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing the student club and providing it and the university with an official copy of the House's statement. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the club's activities, including civic engagement, nonpartisan policy discussion, and connecting students with policymakers. - The first resolving clause has the House formally commend and recognize the club for its civic and educational work. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the club and Georgia State University's administration. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-04) - Sponsors: Jasmine Clark, Samuel Park, Jan Jones, Robert Flournoy, Eric Bell, Doreen Carter - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72863 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1238.md?full=1