Georgia CommonsSR 707: Georgia State University; recognize
Last action February 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its academic rankings, research growth, and campus developments in 2025.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Georgia State University for a list of achievements, including national teaching rankings, rising graduation rates, over $1.88 billion in research investment over a decade, a new Research Tower, an AI Innovation Lab funded partly by Google, and a $3.2 billion annual economic impact on the state. The resolution formally commends the university's students, faculty, staff, and alumni for these accomplishments. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for the university to keep. It does not create any new funding, requirement, or legal obligation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its academic, research, and economic accomplishments in 2025.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce an official copy of the resolution for distribution to the university.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
Georgia State University and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, who are named as the recipients of this ceremonial recognition from the Georgia Senate.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is a formal, official copy of the Senate's commendation delivered to Georgia State University for its own records and recognition purposes.
Key provisions
- The resolution lists the university's achievements, including national rankings, research funding growth, and campus expansion projects like the Research Tower and AI Innovation Lab.
- The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the university for its 2025 successes.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia State University.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia State University for its all-around success in 2025 and the pride and prestige it brought to the students, faculty, staff, and alumni”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
Topics
- higher education
- Georgia State University
- legislative recognition
- university research