HR 1386: Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Clayton State University. It highlights several recent accomplishments, including a top-25 national ranking for social mobility, recognition for supporting first-generation college students, a 100 percent pass rate for nursing students on their board exam, a new cybersecurity degree program, a data-sharing partnership with Clayton County, a wildlife conservation research initiative, and an economic impact of nearly $300 million. The resolution formally designates March 4, 2026 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the university's president, Georj L. Lewis. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements.

• Recognizes March 4, 2026 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• Commends Clayton State University for academic rankings, student outcomes, and community partnerships listed in the resolution.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to Clayton State University's president.

Clayton State University, its students, faculty, and administration, particularly President Georj L. Lewis, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It has no direct effect on the general public or other institutions.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Clayton State University public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives but does not create funding, change any law, or impose obligations on any person or agency.

• The resolving clause formally commends Clayton State University and designates March 4, 2026 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to President Georj L. Lewis.
• The preamble lists the university's recent achievements, including national rankings, nursing exam pass rates, a new cybersecurity degree, and an economic impact figure of nearly $300 million.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)Patrocinador principal
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• higher education
• Clayton State University
• commendation resolution
• Georgia colleges