HR 1987: Morehouse College Honors Program; outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Morehouse College Honors Program, a four-year program for high-achieving students that combines academics, leadership training, community service, and global studies opportunities. The resolution praises the program's emphasis on scholarly excellence and civic responsibility, and specifically recognizes the program's students and leaders for taking part in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the program, the public, and the press. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements.

• Formally commends the Morehouse College Honors Program for academic excellence, leadership development, and community service.
• Recognizes the program's participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the program, the public, and the press.

The resolution directly names the Morehouse College Honors Program, its students and leadership, and references the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, whose Heritage Day of Service the program participated in. It has no legal effect on the broader public.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It gives official state recognition to a Morehouse College program and its students, which can be a source of institutional pride, but it does not change any law, funding, or policy affecting Georgians generally.

• The whereas clauses describe the Morehouse College Honors Program's mission, curriculum, and its participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' inaugural Heritage Day of Service.
• The resolving clause formally commends the program for academic excellence, leadership, and service.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the program, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• higher education
• Morehouse College
• legislative commendation
• community service