HR2036: HR2036 Brand, Dr. Miranda; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Miranda Brand, who serves as Dean and Vice President of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and School of Aviation at Purdue University Global. The text recounts her leadership over hundreds of faculty and thousands of students, her role in launching new degree programs, her decades of work in public education, and her academic credentials and awards. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Dr. Brand for her contributions to higher education and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Miranda Brand for her leadership at Purdue University Global and her career in education.
• Recites her professional background, academic degrees, and honors as part of the House's official record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Brand.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a commendation resolution.

The resolution primarily concerns Dr. Miranda Brand herself. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies; it is a symbolic honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives.

This type of resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians beyond formally honoring an individual. It matters mainly as a public record of recognition by the state legislature rather than as a change to policy or law.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Brand's role as Dean and Vice President at Purdue University Global, overseeing more than 700 faculty and about 11,000 students.
• The whereas clauses note her role in launching 12 academic degree programs and building more than 1,000 industry partnerships.
• The resolving clause states the House commends Dr. Brand and wishes her continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Brand.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)Primary sponsor

• higher education
• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• education leadership