Georgia CommonsSR 189: Mercer University Day; recognize February 20, 2025
Last action February 18, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Mercer University and designates February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Mercer University, founded in 1833 and based in Macon since 1871, for its history and contributions to education in Georgia. The resolution commends the university's administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni, and it officially names February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Mercer University. The resolution does not create any new rules, funding, or legal requirements; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends Mercer University and its administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni for contributions to Georgia.
- Designates February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mercer University.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Mercer University, including its administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and alumni. It has no regulatory effect on any other group, business, or government body in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Mercer University a formal day of recognition at the Georgia state capitol, which can be used for ceremonial events, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose any obligation on the university or the state.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends Mercer University and its community for contributions to the State of Georgia.
- The same clause recognizes February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Mercer University.
From the bill
“To teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower, and to serve”
“recognize February 20, 2025, as Mercer University Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
Topics
- Mercer University
- higher education
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Macon