Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 351: McClelland, Dr. Charles F.; recognize
Last action March 6, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. Charles F. McClelland, commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, for his career in collegiate athletics leadership.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Charles F. McClelland, who has served as Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) since 2018, for growing the conference and for his earlier work leading athletics programs at Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University. The resolution recounts his professional accomplishments, including national awards and his community involvement, and formally commends him on behalf of the Senate. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Dr. McClelland. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is purely an expression of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Charles F. McClelland for his leadership in collegiate athletics.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. McClelland.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Charles F. McClelland. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, institutions, or state agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of distributing a copy.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly acknowledging one individual's career achievements on the official record of the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe McClelland's tenure as SWAC Commissioner since 2018 and the conference's growth to 12 member institutions.
- It notes his prior roles at Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University and specific athletic and administrative achievements there.
- The resolving clause commends McClelland and extends best wishes for continued success.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. McClelland.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Charles F. McClelland for his exceptional leadership and his many exemplary contributions to collegiate athletics”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- collegiate athletics
- SWAC commissioner
- ceremonial recognition