Georgia CommonsHR 233: Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2025; recognize
Last action February 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol, honoring the university and its president, Dr. George T. French Jr.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Clark Atlanta University's history, academic programs, economic impact on Georgia, research centers, notable alumni, and community service. The resolution formally designates February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol and commends university president Dr. George T. French Jr. for his leadership. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the university and its president. The resolution creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a statement of recognition passed by the House.
What the bill does
- Designates February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol.
- Formally commends Clark Atlanta University and President Dr. George T. French Jr. for his leadership in higher education.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the university and its president.
- Creates no binding legal obligations, funding, or regulatory changes since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
Clark Atlanta University, its president Dr. George T. French Jr., students, faculty, and alumni are named in the resolution. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to distribute copies, but no other Georgians face new obligations.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians outside the ceremonial recognition itself. It publicly acknowledges Clark Atlanta University's academic, research, and economic contributions to Georgia, giving the university and its president formal recognition from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolving clauses recognize and commend Clark Atlanta University and President Dr. George T. French Jr. for his leadership in higher education.
- A further resolution formally designates February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the university and its president.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 18, 2025, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol.”
“he serves as the longest-tenured HBCU president in the nation and has worked tirelessly to attract talented scholars to the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
Topics
- higher education
- historically Black colleges and universities
- Clark Atlanta University
- ceremonial recognition
- Georgia General Assembly resolutions