HR 484: Georgia State University; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Georgia State University, citing its founding in 1913, its more than 52,000 students, and its downtown Atlanta campus with satellite locations in DeKalb, Fulton, and Newton counties. It lists achievements such as U.S. News and World Report rankings for undergraduate teaching and innovation, a rising graduation rate, an $80 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, a new Research Tower, national awards for its student success institute, and strong student-athlete academic performance. The resolution also notes the university's $3.2 billion annual economic impact on metro Atlanta and its ten-year strategic plan. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Georgia State University.

• Formally recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its achievements in 2024, including academic rankings and research funding.
• States factual findings about the university's growth, such as an 74 percent increase in six-year graduation rate since 2003.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Georgia State University.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's position.

This resolution directly names Georgia State University, its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. It has no legal effect on other institutions, individuals, or state agencies, and imposes no requirements or funding beyond directing the House Clerk to deliver a copy.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change funding, rules, or requirements for Georgia State University or anyone else. Its practical effect is symbolic: a formal, public acknowledgment from the state legislature of the university's recent accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses recite the university's history, rankings, gifts, research funding, and economic impact as findings supporting the commendation.
• The first resolving clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Georgia State University for its 2024 successes.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the university.

1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Sam Park (D, HD-107)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Tanya F. Miller (D, HD-62)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)

• Georgia State University
• higher education
• legislative commendation
• Atlanta