SR817: SR817 Clayton State University Day; recognize March 4, 2026

26 LC 129 1166 Senate Resolution 817 By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Parent of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Strickland of the 42nd and others 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 S. R. 817 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1166 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 SENATE that the members of this body21 commend Clayton State University and recognize March 4, 2026, as Clayton State University22 Day at the state capitol. 23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed24 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to President Georj25 L. Lewis.26 S. R. 817 - 2 -