Georgia CommonsSR 678: Gonzalez, Ph.D., Dr. Mauricio; recognize
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, Ph.D., a longtime higher education administrator, for his career and recognizes his retirement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, Ph.D. It recounts his military service in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969, his education at the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of the Americas, and Florida State University, and his 41 year career in higher education, including 18 years as Vice President of Student and International Affairs at the University of North Florida. The resolution formally commends him for his public service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a statement of recognition adopted by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, Ph.D. for his career in higher education administration.
- Congratulates him on his retirement and extends the Senate's best wishes for his health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to him.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, Ph.D. It also involves the Georgia Senate, which adopts the resolution, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy to him.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to formally documenting the Senate's recognition of Dr. Gonzalez's career and providing him with an official memento marking his retirement.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Dr. Gonzalez for his public service and congratulates him on his retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“his vision and unyielding commitment to higher education will be sorely missed upon the occasion of his retirement”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- higher education
- ceremonial recognition
- retirement honor