HR 403: Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2025; recognize

This House resolution is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law. It commends Clayton State University for various achievements, including rankings from The Wall Street Journal and James Magazine, a 100 percent pass rate on the nursing board exam for its nursing students, a new Master's in Teaching program created with DeKalb County, and the reputation of its Spivey Hall concert venue. The resolution formally recognizes March 4, 2025 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the university's president, Georj L. Lewis. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally commends Clayton State University for its academic achievements and rankings.
• Designates March 4, 2025 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the university's president.

This resolution primarily concerns Clayton State University, its students, faculty, and administration, including President Georj L. Lewis. It has a ceremonial effect only and does not impose obligations on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly honors Clayton State University's achievements and marks a day of recognition at the state capitol, which may raise the university's visibility among lawmakers and the public.

• The whereas clauses list the university's achievements, including national rankings, nursing exam pass rates, and a new teaching degree partnership with DeKalb County.
• The resolving clause formally commends the university and designates March 4, 2025 as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the university's president.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Patrocinador principal
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)

• Clayton State University
• higher education
• state capitol recognition
• nursing education