HR1362: HR1362 Georgia State University; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Georgia State University for its accomplishments in 2025. It lists achievements such as national rankings for undergraduate teaching and innovation, rising graduation rates, a new Research Tower, a Google-funded AI lab, and a $3.2 billion annual economic impact on Georgia. The resolution does not create programs, spend money, or change any Georgia statute. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends the university, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Georgia State University for its records.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its achievements in 2025.
• Recites a list of the university's rankings, financial figures, and campus projects as the basis for the commendation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Georgia State University.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly names Georgia State University, including its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, who are recognized by name in the text. It has no effect on other institutions, agencies, or members of the public.

The resolution carries symbolic and honorary weight rather than legal or financial effect. It gives Georgia State University an official record of recognition from the state legislature, but it does not change any law, allocate funding, or affect people outside the university community.

• The whereas clauses recite Georgia State University's rankings, research funding, campus projects, and economic impact as background for the commendation.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Georgia State University for its 2025 achievements.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the university.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)Primary sponsor
• John Carson (R, HD-046)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• Georgia State University
• higher education
• legislative commendation
• university research