SR 198: Clayton State University Day; recognize March 4, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It commends Clayton State University for various achievements, including rankings by The Wall Street Journal and James Magazine, a 100 percent pass rate on the nursing board exam among its nursing students, a new Master's in Teaching program created with DeKalb County, and the reputation of its Spivey Hall concert venue. The resolution formally designates March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the university's president, Georj L. Lewis. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally commends Clayton State University for academic rankings and achievements listed in the resolution.
• Designates March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to the university's president, Georj L. Lewis.

This resolution primarily affects Clayton State University, its students, faculty, and administration, particularly President Georj L. Lewis, who receives a copy. It has no direct legal effect on the general public or other institutions.

The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of Clayton State University's accomplishments and a ceremonial day at the capitol rather than any change in policy or resources.

• The resolution recites several achievements: a No. 5 ranking in The Wall Street Journal Best Colleges in Georgia and a No. 3 Best Value ranking by James Magazine in 2024.
• It notes a 100 percent NCLEX nursing board exam pass rate among Clayton State University School of Nursing students.
• It references a new Master's in Teaching in Secondary Education created in 2024 through a partnership with DeKalb County.
• It resolves that the Senate commends the university and designates March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the university's president.

1. 2025-02-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)

• higher education
• Clayton State University
• legislative recognition
• nursing education