Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 464: Whirl, Dr. Jermaine; recognize
Last action March 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes Dr. Jermaine Whirl as he becomes the new President of Savannah State University, commending his career in higher education leadership.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Dr. Jermaine Whirl, who becomes President of Savannah State University starting April 1, 2025, after serving as President of Augusta Technical College and in leadership roles at several other Georgia technical colleges and universities. The resolution lists his professional accomplishments, including a rebrand of Augusta Technical College, creation of a business incubator called Accelerate Augusta, and a seat on a federal energy workforce advisory board. It concludes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Whirl as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Jermaine Whirl for his career in higher education leadership.
- Congratulates him on becoming the incoming President of Savannah State University effective April 1, 2025.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Whirl.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Jermaine Whirl and references Savannah State University, Augusta Technical College, and several other Georgia technical colleges and universities where he has worked. It has no regulatory effect on any other group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a formal, public statement by the Georgia Senate honoring an individual's career milestone. Its practical effect is limited to an official record and a commemorative copy given to Dr. Whirl.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes and commends Dr. Whirl and congratulates him on his new role as President of Savannah State University.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Whirl.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts his prior roles at Augusta Technical College, Greenville Technical College, Gwinnett Technical College, Savannah Technical College, East Georgia State College, and Georgia Southern University.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Jermaine Whirl, congratulate him upon becoming the President of Savannah State University”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-1)
Topics
- higher education
- Savannah State University
- Georgia Senate resolution
- college leadership