--- title: HR 1782. Southern Crescent Technical College; contributions to workforce development, student success, and technical education; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1782 cite_as: HR 1782, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1782 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1782.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1782/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74245 date: 2026-03-18 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. 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Southern Crescent Technical College; contributions to workforce development, student success, and technical education; commend ## Text House Resolution 1782 By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Holly of the 116th, Flournoy of the 74th, Douglas of the 78th, and Scott of the 76th A RESOLUTION Commending Southern Crescent Technical College for its contributions to workforce development, student success, and technical education; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Southern Crescent Technical College provides high-quality technical education and workforce training that supports economic growth and career development across the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the college serves more than 14,000 students annually across multiple campuses, offering associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates in high-demand fields such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, information technology, logistics, business, and public safety; and WHEREAS, Southern Crescent Technical College plays a vital role in preparing Georgia's workforce by partnering with local employers, industries, and community leaders to ensure students gain practical skills that meet the needs of today's economy; and WHEREAS, the institution is led by President Dr. Irvin T. Clark III, whose leadership has strengthened workforce development initiatives and expanded educational opportunities throughout the South Atlanta region; and WHEREAS, Dr. Clark has been recognized as one of Georgia Trend's 500 Most Influential Leaders in Georgia for 2025 and has received the Excellence in Education and Workforce Development Award for his leadership and contributions to advancing education and economic development in Georgia; and WHEREAS, students of Southern Crescent Technical College have demonstrated outstanding achievement through programs such as the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and competitions such as SkillsUSA, where students have earned state and national recognition for excellence in technical and career skills; and WHEREAS, these accomplishments reflect the dedication of the college's faculty, staff, and students to academic excellence, leadership, and service to their communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Southern Crescent Technical College for its significant contributions to education, workforce development, and student achievement and extend best wishes for continued success in the years ahead. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Southern Crescent Technical 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 commends Southern Crescent Technical College for its work in workforce training, technical education, and student success across the South Atlanta region. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It praises Southern Crescent Technical College for serving more than 14,000 students a year across multiple campuses, offering degrees, diplomas, and certificates in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, logistics, business, and public safety. The resolution highlights the college's president, Dr. Irvin T. Clark III, noting his recognition as one of Georgia Trend's 500 Most Influential Leaders in Georgia for 2025 and his Excellence in Education and Workforce Development Award. It also notes student achievements in the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program and SkillsUSA competitions. The House formally commends the college and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the school. ### What it does - Formally commends Southern Crescent Technical College for its role in workforce development and technical education in Georgia. - Recognizes the college's president, Dr. Irvin T. Clark III, for leadership and awards received in 2025. - Recognizes students for achievements in the GOAL program and SkillsUSA competitions. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the college. ### Who it affects Southern Crescent Technical College, its president, faculty, staff, and roughly 14,000 students, along with local employers and industries that partner with the college on workforce training in the South Atlanta region. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal statement of recognition. Its practical impact is limited to publicly honoring the college and its leadership, which may boost visibility for the institution's programs and partnerships. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the college's enrollment, program offerings, and role in workforce training partnerships with local employers. - The whereas clauses recognize President Dr. Irvin T. Clark III's leadership awards and regional impact. - The resolved clause formally commends the college for its contributions to education and workforce development. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the college. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos, El-Mahdi Holly, Robert Flournoy, Demetrius Douglas, Sandra Scott - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74245 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1782.md?full=1