Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 335: Oxford Day; recognize March 4, 2025
Last action March 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring Oxford College of Emory University for its history and contributions to Newton County.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It designates March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the state capitol in honor of Oxford College, the two-year liberal arts campus of Emory University located in Oxford, Georgia. The resolution recounts the college's history since its 1836 founding as Emory College, its 1964 transition to Oxford College, and its economic and community impact, including more than $80 million contributed annually to the Newton County economy and over 13,000 volunteer hours logged by students each year. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Oxford College.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Oxford College for its academic history and its economic and community contributions to Newton County and the state.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Oxford College.
Who it affects
Oxford College of Emory University, its students, faculty, and administration, and Newton County, whose economy and job market the resolution credits the college with supporting.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; it is a symbolic honor. Its main effect is public recognition of Oxford College at the state capitol and a commendation the Senate directs be delivered to the college.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the state capitol and commends Oxford College's history, academic excellence, and contributions.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Oxford College.
- Whereas clauses describe Oxford College's founding in 1836, its 1964 renaming, and its economic impact of over $80 million annually and 520 local jobs.
From the bill
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 4, 2025, as Oxford Day at the state capitol and commend Oxford College for its rich history, academic excellence, and ongoing contributions to Newton County, the State of Georgia, and beyond.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
Topics
- Oxford College
- Emory University
- Newton County
- ceremonial resolution
- higher education