SR943: SR943 Georgia HBCU and Divine Nine Day; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any Georgia law but formally recognizes Georgia HBCU and Divine Nine Day to honor the contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the Divine Nine, the nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations. The resolution states that HBCUs have expanded educational opportunities and leadership development for generations of students, and that the Divine Nine organizations have contributed to scholarship, public service, and civic engagement across Georgia and the nation. The Senate extends appreciation to students, alumni, faculty, and members of these institutions and organizations, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes Georgia HBCU and Divine Nine Day through the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's appreciation for students, alumni, faculty, and members of HBCUs and Divine Nine organizations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution touches Georgia's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the nine Divine Nine Greek-letter organizations, and their students, alumni, faculty, and members, along with the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies of the resolution.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a change to Georgia statutes, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It formally records the Senate's recognition of HBCUs and the Divine Nine, but it does not alter funding, requirements, or rights for these institutions or organizations.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe HBCUs' role in education, leadership development, and community advancement in Georgia.
• The whereas clauses also credit the Divine Nine with contributions to scholarship, public service, civic engagement, and leadership.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize Georgia HBCU and Divine Nine Day.
• A further resolving clause extends the Senate's appreciation to students, alumni, faculty, and members of these institutions and organizations.
• A final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-03-12Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)Primary sponsor
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• HBCUs
• Divine Nine
• higher education
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• Black history and culture