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title: SR 1026. Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day; recognize July 4, 2026
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date: 2026-03-27
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chamber: Senate
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status_date: 2026-03-27
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sponsors:
  - Chuck Hufstetler
  - Ed Setzler
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  - Georgia Highlands College
  - higher education
  - Senate resolution
  - Northwest Georgia
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# SR 1026. Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day; recognize July 4, 2026

## Text

Senate Resolution 1026
By: Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd and Setzler of the 37th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding
in 2026, marking two and a half centuries of liberty, opportunity, and the enduring promise
of education as a pathway to a better future; and
WHEREAS, Georgia Highlands College, founded in 1970, has proudly served the people of
Northwest Georgia for more than 50 years, providing accessible, high-quality education and
transforming lives through learning; and
WHEREAS, over the past five decades, Georgia Highlands College has served more than
250,000 community members, empowering individuals and families through opportunity,
workforce preparation, and academic achievement; and
WHEREAS, in just the past three academic years, students have completed more than
250,000 credit hours, demonstrating the continued demand for education and the dedication
of the college's students, faculty, and staff; and
WHEREAS, over the last 12 years, the college has offered more than 25,000 courses,
strengthening the workforce and expanding opportunities for communities across the region;
and
WHEREAS, more than 2,500 graduates have joined the proud ranks of Georgia Highlands
College alumni in the past three years, contributing their talents and leadership to businesses,
healthcare systems, schools, and communities throughout Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Georgia Highlands College has generated a combined economic impact of more
than $2.5 billion over the past 50 years, demonstrating its vital role in strengthening the
regional economy and supporting the prosperity of the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day in honor of
the college's extraordinary service to its students, families, and communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution designates July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day, honoring the college's 50-plus years of serving Northwest Georgia.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It marks July 4, 2026 as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The resolution recounts the college's history since its founding in 1970, citing figures such as more than 250,000 community members served, over 25,000 courses offered in the last 12 years, and a combined economic impact exceeding $2.5 billion over five decades. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press, but it does not create any program, funding, or legal requirement.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day in the Georgia Senate.
- Recites the college's history and reported impact, including student enrollment, courses offered, graduates, and economic contributions.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation; it is a symbolic honor rather than a regulatory or budget measure.

### Who it affects

Georgia Highlands College, its students, faculty, staff, and alumni are honored by the resolution. The Secretary of the Senate has a role distributing copies, but no other agencies, businesses, or members of the public face any new obligations.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public recognition. Its practical impact is limited to publicity and goodwill for Georgia Highlands College rather than any change in daily life, funding, or regulation.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause recognizes July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
- The whereas clauses cite statistics on enrollment, courses, graduates, and a reported $2.5 billion economic impact over 50 years, though these are recitals, not legal findings.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-27)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-27)
- Sponsors: Chuck Hufstetler, Ed Setzler
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74416

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