HR1987: HR1987 Morehouse College Honors Program; outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Morehouse College Honors Program, a four-year academic and leadership program for high-achieving students. The resolution describes the program's focus on scholarly excellence, leadership training, civic service, and global engagement through study-abroad opportunities. It specifically recognizes the program's students and leaders for taking part in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend, an event focused on community service across Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Morehouse College Honors Program, the public, and the press. It does not change any Georgia law or provide funding; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally commends the Morehouse College Honors Program for academic excellence, leadership development, and community service.
• Recognizes the program's participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for the program, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement adopted by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names the Morehouse College Honors Program, its students and leadership, and indirectly references the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, whose Heritage Day of Service event the program participated in.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; its practical impact is limited to giving the Morehouse College Honors Program formal, public recognition from the state legislature for its academic and community service work.

• The whereas clauses describe the Morehouse College Honors Program's academic, leadership, and global engagement mission.
• The resolution recognizes the program's role in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' inaugural Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend.
• The resolving clause formally commends the program for academic excellence, leadership development, and community service.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the program, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• Morehouse College
• higher education recognition
• community service
• legislative resolutions