SR 953: Black Legislative Leaders Network HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit; honor

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing the Black Legislative Leaders Network, a national coalition of Black state legislative leaders and policy partners, and its HBCU Caucus initiative. The initiative works to strengthen ties between state legislatures and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The resolution notes that the network's HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit will be held in Atlanta from March 26 through March 28, 2026, bringing together state legislators, HBCU presidents, corporate partners, and philanthropic leaders. It commends the network's work, highlights Georgia's HBCUs such as Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends the Black Legislative Leaders Network for its leadership on HBCU-related policy work.
• Recognizes the HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit being held in Atlanta from March 26 to March 28, 2026.
• Extends the Senate's appreciation to summit organizers, participating legislators, university leaders, and partners.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

This mainly touches the Black Legislative Leaders Network, Georgia's HBCUs named in the text (including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and others), and the legislators, university leaders, and organizations attending the Atlanta summit.

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes, but it publicly signals Georgia Senate support for HBCUs and for hosting a national policy gathering in Atlanta, which may raise the summit's visibility among legislators and institutions.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Black Legislative Leaders Network and its HBCU Caucus initiative aimed at strengthening ties between state legislatures and HBCUs.
• It lists Georgia HBCUs including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Albany State University, Savannah State University, Fort Valley State University, and Paine College.
• The resolved clauses commend the network, recognize the March 26-28, 2026 summit in Atlanta, and thank organizers and participants.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
2. 2026-03-13Senate Hopper (Senado)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Patrocinador principal
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• HBCUs
• higher education
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Atlanta events