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

26 LC 129 1159 House Resolution 1386 By: Representatives Flournoy of the 74th, Santos of the 117th, Neal of the 79th, Scott of the 76th, and Burnough of the 77th A RESOLUTION Commending Clayton State University and recognizing March 4, 20 26, as Clayton State1 University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Clayton State University is an institution committed t o social mobility and3 improving the lives of its students through teaching, scholarship, and service; and4 WHEREAS, Clayton State University was named number 21 by the U.S. News & World5 Report in social mobility, marking a third year in a row of increase; and6 WHEREAS, in 2025, Clayton State University earned national reco gnition for its7 commitment to first-generation student success by the FirstGen Forward Network; and8 WHEREAS, students in the Clayton State University School of Nursing earned a 100 percent9 pass rate on the most recent NCLEX nursing board exam; and10 WHEREAS, a new bachelor's degree in cybersecurity was established in 2025 to meet the11 growing demand for skilled professionals in one of Georgia's fastest-growing fields; and12 H. R. 1386 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1159 WHEREAS, Clayton State University partnered with Clayton County to launch a13 data-sharing partnership to boost workforce and economic growth; and14 WHEREAS, the Laker Wildlife Initiative was launched at Clayton State University to study15 and explore wildlife crime investigation and conservation; and 16 WHEREAS, the economic impact of Clayton State University reached nearly $300 million;17 and 18 WHEREAS, Spivey Hall on the campus of Clayton State University continues to be an19 internationally recognized concert hall.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body commend Clayton State University and recognize March 4, 202622 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to25 President Georj L. Lewis.26 H. R. 1386 - 2 -