Senate Resolution 817
By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Parent of the 44th, Jones of the 10th,
Strickland of the 42nd and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Clayton State University and recognizing March 4, 2026, as Clayton State
University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Clayton State University is an institution committed to social mobility and
improving the lives of its students through teaching, scholarship, and service; and
WHEREAS, Clayton State University was named number 21 by the U.S. News & World
Report in social mobility, marking a third year in a row of increase; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, Clayton State University earned national recognition for its
commitment to first-generation student success by the FirstGen Forward Network; and
WHEREAS, students in the Clayton State University School of Nursing earned a 100 percent
pass rate on the most recent NCLEX nursing board exam; and
WHEREAS, a new bachelor's degree in cybersecurity was established in 2025 to meet the
growing demand for skilled professionals in one of Georgia's fastest-growing fields; and
WHEREAS, Clayton State University partnered with Clayton County to launch a
data-sharing partnership to boost workforce and economic growth; and
WHEREAS, the Laker Wildlife Initiative was launched at Clayton State University to study
and explore wildlife crime investigation and conservation; and
WHEREAS, the economic impact of Clayton State University reached nearly $300 million;
and
WHEREAS, Spivey Hall on the campus of Clayton State University continues to be an
internationally recognized concert hall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend Clayton State University and recognize March 4, 2026, as Clayton State University
Day at the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to President Georj
L. Lewis.