HR1822: HR1822 Scott, Dr. Robert O.; commend

26 LC 129 1453 House Resolution 1822 By: Representatives Greene of the 154th, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th, and Yearta of the 152nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commend Dr. Robert O. Scott; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, on May 1, 2025, Dr. Robert O. Scott became the 11th president of Albany State2 University, bringing with him a distinguished career spanning h igher education, scientific3 research, and global industry leadership; and4 WHEREAS, founded in 1903, Albany State University stands as one of the State of Georgia's5 most prestigious universities and is a cornerstone of opportunity in the state and region; and6 WHEREAS, for more than a century, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU)7 has advanced academic excellence, social mobility, and economic impact, preparing8 generations of students to lead, serve, and transform their communities; and9 WHEREAS, Dr. Scott, a first-generation college graduate, earned his bachelor's degree from10 Norfolk State University, an HBCU, as a DNIMAS scholar, and lat er became the first11 DNIMAS scholar to earn a Ph.D., completing his doctoral studies at Georgia Institute of12 Technology; and13 H. R. 1822 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1453 WHEREAS, his distinguished career spans academic leadership at institutions including14 Norfolk State University, Boston College, and Spelman college a s well as senior and15 development research roles at Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola C ompany, Abbott16 Nutrition, and The Kraft Heinz Company; and17 WHEREAS, as president of Albany State University, Dr. Scott leads with a vison centered18 on student excellence, accountability, and growth, focusing on laying a strong foundation for19 future success; and 20 WHEREAS, Dr. Scott's deep personal commitment to students succe ss, innovation, and21 partnership have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and22 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for23 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this25 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Robert O. Sc ott and extend their28 sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.31 Robert O. Scott.32 H. R. 1822 - 2 -