SR707: SR707 Georgia State University; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Georgia State University. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it lists a series of accomplishments, including the university's ranking as the nation's top public university for undergraduate teaching, its research spending of more than $1.88 billion over ten years, a new $100 million Research Tower, a $6 million AI partnership with Google, and a $3.2 billion annual economic impact on the state. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its overall success in 2025. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the university, so the recognition can be shared with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

• Formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its achievements in 2025.
• Lists specific accomplishments the resolution cites, including national rankings, research funding, and economic impact, without creating any new legal requirement.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia State University.

Georgia State University and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni are the direct subject of this resolution. It has no regulatory effect on other institutions, agencies, or members of the public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not create funding, rules, or requirements. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving Georgia State University formal legislative recognition that it can share publicly with its community.

• The whereas clauses recite Georgia State University's rankings, enrollment of more than 53,000 students, and campus locations in downtown Atlanta and satellite sites in DeKalb, Fulton, and Newton counties.
• The resolved clause formally commends the university for its 2025 successes on behalf of the Senate.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the university.

1. 2026-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Max Burns (R, SD-023)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• higher education
• Georgia State University
• legislative recognition