HR 291: Mercer University Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2025; recognize

This House resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring Mercer University, a private university based in Macon that was founded in 1833. The resolution lists the university's history, its more than 9,200 students across 12 schools and colleges, and recent achievements including merit scholarships, a Southern Conference football championship, and national debate team recognition. The resolution formally commends the university's administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni, and designates February 20, 2025 as Mercer University Day at the state capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mercer University. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state funding.

• Commends Mercer University and its administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni for their contributions to Georgia.
• Officially recognizes February 20, 2025 as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mercer University.

Mercer University and its administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni are named directly. The resolution also references the Georgia House Speaker's Chief of Staff, who serves as a Mercer trustee, and House members who are Mercer alumni.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it does not change law, create programs, or allocate funding. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving Mercer University formal recognition from the Georgia House and a designated day at the state capitol.

• The whereas clauses recount Mercer University's founding in 1833, its move to Macon in 1871, and its current enrollment of more than 9,200 students across 12 schools and colleges.
• The whereas clauses cite specific 2024 achievements: 48 students earning 55 merit scholarships and fellowships, a Southern Conference football championship, and a third-place national debate ranking.
• The resolved clause commends the university and recognizes February 20, 2025 as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Mercer University.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)

• Mercer University
• higher education
• ceremonial resolution
• Macon Georgia