Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 435: Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta; recognize
Last action March 21, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta for its decades of scholarship fundraising and mentoring work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally praises the club's history, noting that it was founded more than 60 years ago, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for local students to attend Howard University, and has run a decades-long bus trip program exposing Georgia high school students to the university. The resolution also highlights notable Howard University alumni with Georgia ties, including Ambassador Andrew Young and former Atlanta Mayors Shirley Franklin and Kasim Reed. The Senate resolves to commend the club and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization for its records.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- States facts about the club's history, including its scholarship fundraising and decades-long college recruitment bus trips.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the club.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta and its members. It also references several notable Georgians who are Howard University alumni, including former Atlanta mayors and civil rights figures.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta official recognition from the state Senate for its community service and educational outreach work.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the club's 60-plus year history and its scholarship fundraising for local students attending Howard University.
- It notes a 30-plus year tradition of bus trips exposing Georgia high school students to the university.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend the club's contributions.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the club.
From the bill
“the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta is a group of exceptional Howard University Alumni from all walks of life, who reside in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan area”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Howard University
- Atlanta community organizations
- scholarships