SR1026: SR1026 Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day; recognize July 4, 2026

26 LC 112 4038 Senate Resolution 1026 By: Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd and Setzler of the 37th A RESOLUTION Recognizing July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding3 in 2026, marking two and a half centuries of liberty, opportunity, and the enduring promise4 of education as a pathway to a better future; and5 WHEREAS, Georgia Highlands College, founded in 1970, has proudly served the people of6 Northwest Georgia for more than 50 years, providing accessible, high-quality education and7 transforming lives through learning; and8 WHEREAS, over the past five decades, Georgia Highlands College has served more than9 250,000 community members, empowering individuals and families through opportunity,10 workforce preparation, and academic achievement; and11 WHEREAS, in just the past three academic years, students have c ompleted more than12 250,000 credit hours, demonstrating the continued demand for education and the dedication13 of the college's students, faculty, and staff; and14 S. R. 1026 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4038 WHEREAS, over the last 12 years, the college has offered more t han 25,000 courses,15 strengthening the workforce and expanding opportunities for communities across the region;16 and17 WHEREAS, more than 2,500 graduates have joined the proud ranks of Georgia Highlands18 College alumni in the past three years, contributing their talents and leadership to businesses,19 healthcare systems, schools, and communities throughout Georgia; and20 WHEREAS, Georgia Highlands College has generated a combined economic impact of more21 than $2.5 billion over the past 50 years, demonstrating its vit al role in strengthening the22 regional economy and supporting the prosperity of the State of Georgia.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day in honor of25 the college's extraordinary service to its students, families, and communities.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the28 press.29 S. R. 1026 - 2 -