Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 340: Georgia State University; recognize
Last action March 6, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its academic, research, and economic achievements in 2024.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It lists a series of accomplishments by Georgia State University, including its national rankings for undergraduate teaching, gains in graduation rates, a major gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, a new research tower, awards for its National Institute for Student Success, student-athlete academic honors, and its $3.2 billion annual economic impact on metro Atlanta. The resolution ends with the Senate formally recognizing and commending the university for its success in 2024 and directing the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Georgia State University. It does not create any new funding, requirement, or legal change; it is purely an expression of praise from the legislature.
What the bill does
- Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Georgia State University for its 2024 achievements.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Georgia State University.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a regulatory action.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily concerns Georgia State University, including its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and student-athletes. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change funding, rules, or requirements for anyone. Its practical effect is limited to an official record of praise from the Georgia Senate, delivered as a formal copy to the university.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the university's founding in 1913, its enrollment of more than 52,000 students, and its downtown Atlanta and satellite campuses.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Georgia State University for its 2024 successes and the pride it brought to students, staff, and alumni.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the university.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia State University for its all-around success in 2024 and the pride and prestige it brought to the students, staff, and alumni of Georgia State University”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-16)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-1)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-3)
- Rick Williams (R, SD-25)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Nabilah Parkes (D, SD-7)
Topics
- higher education
- Georgia State University
- legislative recognition
- university research