House Resolution 1822
By: Representatives Greene of the 154th, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of
the 104th, and Yearta of the 152nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commend Dr. Robert O. Scott; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2025, Dr. Robert O. Scott became the 11th president of Albany State
University, bringing with him a distinguished career spanning higher education, scientific
research, and global industry leadership; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1903, Albany State University stands as one of the State of Georgia's
most prestigious universities and is a cornerstone of opportunity in the state and region; and
WHEREAS, for more than a century, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
has advanced academic excellence, social mobility, and economic impact, preparing
generations of students to lead, serve, and transform their communities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Scott, a first-generation college graduate, earned his bachelor's degree from
Norfolk State University, an HBCU, as a DNIMAS scholar, and later became the first
DNIMAS scholar to earn a Ph.D., completing his doctoral studies at Georgia Institute of
Technology; and
WHEREAS, his distinguished career spans academic leadership at institutions including
Norfolk State University, Boston College, and Spelman college as well as senior and
development research roles at Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company, Abbott
Nutrition, and The Kraft Heinz Company; and
WHEREAS, as president of Albany State University, Dr. Scott leads with a vison centered
on student excellence, accountability, and growth, focusing on laying a strong foundation for
future success; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Scott's deep personal commitment to students success, innovation, and
partnership have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Robert O. Scott and extend their
sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.
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 Dr.
Robert O. Scott.