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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1127: HR1127 Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation; its excellence in aerospace education, its record-breaking growth, and its vital role in fueling the aviation workforce of Georgia; commend

Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation for its growth, industry partnerships, and role in training aviation workers for the state.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation. It does not change any law; it praises the school's achievements, including record student enrollment, its fleet of aircraft, its recognition by the Federal Aviation Administration, and its partnerships with Delta Air Lines and the Museum of Aviation Foundation. The resolution formally recognizes University President Dr. Christopher Blake, School of Aviation Dean Adon Clark, and the school's faculty and staff for building the program into what it calls a beacon of opportunity in Middle Georgia. It also directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the school for distribution.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation for its growth and role in training aviation workers.
  • Recognizes University President Dr. Christopher Blake and School of Aviation Dean Adon Clark, along with faculty and staff, by name.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the School of Aviation for distribution.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

Who it affects

The Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation, its president Dr. Christopher Blake, Dean Adon Clark, faculty and staff, and students named in the resolution, along with partner organizations like Delta Air Lines and the Museum of Aviation Foundation mentioned in the text.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it gives official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to the School of Aviation's achievements, which can raise its profile with students, industry partners, and state officials.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the school's enrollment growth, its fleet of over 50 aircraft, and its FAA Enhanced AT-CTI recognition.
  • The whereas clauses cite partnerships with Delta Air Lines through the Propel Pilot Career Path and Delta TechOps, and with the Museum of Aviation Foundation.
  • The resolved clause names Dr. Christopher Blake and Dean Adon Clark for recognition by the House.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the School of Aviation.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)Primary sponsor
  • Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
  • Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
  • Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
  • Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)

Topics

  • aviation education
  • Middle Georgia State University
  • workforce training
  • higher education

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