HR1386: HR1386 Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2026; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Clayton State University. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it praises the university for its recent accomplishments, including national recognition for social mobility and first-generation student support, a 100 percent pass rate on the nursing board exam, a new cybersecurity degree, a wildlife conservation research initiative, and an economic impact of nearly $300 million. The resolution formally designates March 4, 2026 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the university's president, Georj L. Lewis.

• Commends Clayton State University for academic, research, and community achievements listed in the resolution's preamble.
• Officially designates March 4, 2026 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the university's president.

Clayton State University, its students, faculty, and administration, particularly President Georj L. Lewis, along with members of the Georgia House of Representatives who are recognizing the institution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives Clayton State University formal recognition from the state legislature, which can be used for publicity, morale, and community relations rather than any change to Georgia law or policy.

• The preamble cites specific achievements: national rankings in social mobility, first-generation student recognition, a 100 percent NCLEX nursing pass rate, and a new cybersecurity degree.
• The resolving clause designates March 4, 2026 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to university President Georj L. Lewis.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)Primary sponsor
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• higher education
• Clayton State University
• state capitol recognitions
• Georgia colleges