--- title: HR 269. Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association; 65th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr269 cite_as: HR 269, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr269 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr269.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr269/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70367 date: 2025-02-13 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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Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association; 65th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 269 By: Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Petrea of the 166th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring and celebrating the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association on its 65th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA) has exemplified unwavering commitment and dedication to Savannah State University (SSU) and the greater Atlanta community for over six decades; and WHEREAS, established with the purpose of fostering alumni engagement and supporting the mission of Savannah State University, the Metro Atlanta Chapter has become a vibrant and inclusive home for alumni spanning many generations, creating a diverse and unified network of Tiger alumni; and WHEREAS, one of the hallmarks of the Metro Atlanta Chapter's storied history is its Annual Scholarship Awards Program, which generously provides annual scholarships to incoming SSU freshmen; this program, sustained through the dedication of its members and matching partnerships, has helped countless students achieve their dreams of higher education; and WHEREAS, as a "chapter on the move," the Metro Atlanta Chapter has continuously united SSU alumni in the Atlanta area to propel the mission of Savannah State University forward and ensure the legacy of the institution is preserved for future generations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor and commend the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association on the occasion of its 65th anniversary for its remarkable achievements, steadfast commitment to education, and immeasurable contributions to Savannah State University and the Metro Atlanta community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the members of the Metro Atlanta Chapter, both past and present, for their dedication, leadership, and enduring Tiger spirit, which has positively impacted countless lives and strengthened the bonds of the SSU family. 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 the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association. ## 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 honors the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association for reaching its 65th anniversary and supporting the university's students and alumni network. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA) on its 65th anniversary. It praises the chapter's decades of work connecting Savannah State University alumni in the Atlanta area and its Annual Scholarship Awards Program, which funds scholarships for incoming freshmen at the university. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or spend any state money. It formally commends the chapter's past and present members for their leadership and community contributions, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the chapter as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally honors and commends the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association on its 65th anniversary. - Recognizes the chapter's Annual Scholarship Awards Program, which provides scholarships to incoming Savannah State University freshmen. - Celebrates past and present chapter members for their leadership and contributions to the university and the Atlanta community. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association, its current and former members, and Savannah State University. It has no legal or financial effect on the general public. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial weight but serves as an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of the chapter's community and educational contributions, giving the organization formal recognition it can keep and share. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause honors and commends the chapter for its 65th anniversary and its contributions to Savannah State University and the Atlanta community. - A further resolved clause celebrates past and present chapter members for their leadership and impact. - A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to produce a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-13) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-13) - Sponsors: Edna Jackson, Anne Westbrook, Ron Stephens, Carl Gilliard, Jesse Petrea, Al Williams - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70367 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr269.md?full=1