--- title: SR 238. Alexander, Cynthia Robinson; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr238 cite_as: SR 238, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr238 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr238.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr238/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70643 date: 2025-02-24 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr237.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr239.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr238.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 238 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-24 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Derek Mallow - Harold Jones - Freddie Sims - RaShaun Kemp - Gail Davenport - Ed Harbison text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2025 upstream_id: 1979998 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Savannah State University - higher education leadership - Georgia Senate resolution - HBCU --- # SR 238. Alexander, Cynthia Robinson; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 238 By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Sims of the 12th, Kemp of the 38th, Davenport of the 17th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Cynthia Robinson Alexander; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Cynthia Robinson Alexander has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state, as evidenced by her superlative service as interim president of Savannah State University (SSU); and WHEREAS, since assuming her role on July 1, 2023, she has focused on attracting, retaining, and graduating students as well as using her financial expertise to stabilize the university's budget by optimizing underperforming areas; and WHEREAS, drawing on 30 years of leadership in business and higher education, she implemented a shared governance framework, established the SSU Forward Committee, and launched the Inaugural 40 Under 40 cohort while maintaining an open-door policy that emphasizes collaboration; and WHEREAS, under her leadership, Savannah State University experienced its first enrollment increase since 2019, revitalized the Student Success Center, and expanded academic offerings with new programs in film, digital entertainment, and forensic science; and WHEREAS, through her efforts, the university's Forensic Science program secured nearly $900 million in federal funding, and Savannah State University became the exclusive HBCU partner of the King and Queen of the Netherlands; and WHEREAS, she has further overseen significant campus improvements, including a $1.1 million renovation of T.A. Wright Stadium, a $300,000 master plan, and a $7 million HVAC project; and WHEREAS, Cynthia Robinson Alexander is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, she has served with honor and distinction as interim president of Savannah State University, and her vision and unyielding commitment to student success and institutional excellence have set the standard for leadership in higher education; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Cynthia Robinson Alexander for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to Savannah State University as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Cynthia Robinson Alexander. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution recognizes Cynthia Robinson Alexander, interim president of Savannah State University, for her leadership and service to the university. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Cynthia Robinson Alexander for her work as interim president of Savannah State University since July 2023, citing her efforts to stabilize the university's budget, increase enrollment, expand academic programs, and oversee campus improvements. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the document for distribution to Alexander. It carries no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law; it simply records the Senate's praise and best wishes for her continued success. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Cynthia Robinson Alexander for her service as interim president of Savannah State University. - Cites specific accomplishments during her tenure, including a first enrollment increase since 2019 and new academic programs. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Alexander. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's position. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Cynthia Robinson Alexander and Savannah State University. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, institutions, or state agencies. ### Why it matters Resolutions like this one carry no legal force and change nothing about daily life in Georgia. Their significance is symbolic, marking public recognition by the Senate of an individual's service to a state university. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Alexander's tenure since July 1, 2023, including budget stabilization and enrollment growth. - The resolution notes specific projects, including a $1.1 million stadium renovation, a $300,000 master plan, and a $7 million HVAC project. - The resolving clause formally commends Alexander for her service to Savannah State University. - A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Alexander. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-24) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-24) - Sponsors: Derek Mallow, Harold Jones, Freddie Sims, RaShaun Kemp, Gail Davenport, Ed Harbison - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70643 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr238.md?full=1