HR 1362: Georgia State University; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Georgia State University. It lists a series of accomplishments cited by the legislature, including the university's founding in 1913, its more than 53,000 students, its top rankings from U.S. News & World Report for undergraduate teaching and innovation, rising graduation rates, over $1.88 billion in research investment over a decade, a new $100 million Research Tower, a $6 million Google-funded AI lab, and a $3.2 billion annual economic impact on Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. It simply states the House's recognition of the university's achievements in 2025 and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia State University.

• Formally recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its academic, research, and economic achievements in 2025.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the university.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of praise passed by the House.

Georgia State University and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, who are named as the subjects of this commendation. No other individuals, businesses, or agencies are legally affected since the resolution creates no binding requirements.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not fund programs, change policy, or create obligations. Its significance is symbolic, giving Georgia State University and its community formal public recognition from the state legislature for recent achievements.

• The resolved clause states that House members recognize and commend Georgia State University for its overall success in 2025.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Georgia State University.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) recites specific facts such as $1.88 billion in research investment, a $3.2 billion annual economic impact, and the university's BluePrint to 2033 strategic plan.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)Primary sponsor
• John Carson (R, HD-046)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

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