Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 276: Maparyan, Dr. Layli; recognize
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Dr. Layli Maparyan, a scholar with ties to Georgia State University and the University of Georgia, for becoming the 16th President of the University of Liberia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Dr. Layli Maparyan, who was appointed the 16th President of the University of Liberia on January 10, 2025. The resolution recounts her background, including her prior academic roles at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia, her degrees from Temple University, Penn State University, and Spelman College, and her history with the University of Liberia, including a 2010 Fulbright Specialist appointment. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Dr. Maparyan on behalf of the Senate and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Layli Maparyan for her appointment as the 16th President of the University of Liberia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Maparyan.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Layli Maparyan. It also references Georgia State University, the University of Georgia, and the University of Liberia as institutions connected to her career, though it imposes no obligations on any of them.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia Senate's formal recognition on record for a Georgia-connected academic's achievement and results in a commemorative copy being sent to her.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Dr. Maparyan's appointment on January 10, 2025, by Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. following approval by the University of Liberia's Board of Trustees.
- The whereas clauses list her academic credentials and prior faculty positions at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia.
- The resolving clause formally commends her and extends best wishes for continued success.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Maparyan.
From the bill
“Dr. Maparyan has upheld the "Five Es" of Education, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Excellence, and Ethics as well as worked to enhance the university's academic standing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- higher education
- Georgia Senate honors
- Liberia