Georgia CommonsSR 170: Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 18, 2025
Last action February 12, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol, honoring the university and its president for their contributions to Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Clark Atlanta University's history, academic programs, research centers, economic impact on Georgia, and notable alumni, and it names February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol. The resolution also commends the university's president, Dr. George T. French Jr., for his leadership and tenure as the longest-serving HBCU president in the nation. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the university and its president. The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Designates February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally commends Clark Atlanta University and President Dr. George T. French Jr. for their contributions to higher education in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the university and its president.
- Creates no new funding, legal requirements, or programs since it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Clark Atlanta University, its president Dr. George T. French Jr., and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies. It has no binding effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Clark Atlanta University and its president formal recognition from the Georgia Senate but does not change any law, provide funding, or impose any obligations on the state or other parties.
Key provisions
- The resolving clauses recognize and commend Clark Atlanta University and President Dr. George T. French Jr. for his leadership and tenure.
- The second resolving clause formally sets February 18, 2025 as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available 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
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
Topics
- higher education
- historically Black colleges and universities
- Clark Atlanta University
- Georgia Senate resolutions