SR953: SR953 Black Legislative Leaders Network HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Black Legislative Leaders Network, a national coalition of Black state legislative leaders, and its HBCU Caucus initiative, which works to strengthen ties between state legislatures and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The resolution notes that the network's Legislative Summit will be held in Atlanta from March 26 through March 28, 2026, bringing together legislators, HBCU presidents, corporate partners, and philanthropic leaders. The Senate commends the organization for its work, thanks the summit's organizers and participants, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally commends the Black Legislative Leaders Network for its leadership and for organizing the HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit.
• Recognizes the summit will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from March 26 through March 28, 2026.
• Extends the Senate's appreciation to summit organizers, participating legislators, university leaders, and partner organizations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

The resolution primarily affects the Black Legislative Leaders Network and its HBCU Caucus, HBCU institutions such as Morehouse College and Spelman College named in the text, and the state legislators, university leaders, and corporate and philanthropic partners attending the Atlanta summit.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic statement of recognition. Its practical significance is that it publicly highlights Georgia's role in hosting a national summit focused on HBCUs and puts the Senate's support for that gathering on the official record.

• The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) describes the Black Legislative Leaders Network's mission and its HBCU Caucus initiative connecting state legislatures with HBCU institutions.
• Lists Georgia HBCUs including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Albany State University, Savannah State University, Fort Valley State University, and Paine College.
• The first resolving clause commends the network and recognizes the importance of the summit being held in Atlanta on March 26-28, 2026.
• The second resolving clause extends appreciation to summit organizers, legislators, university leaders, and partners.
• The final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• HBCUs
• higher education
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Black legislative leaders
• Atlanta summit