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GA HR1165

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jan Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 3, 2016, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol and commends the university for more than a century of exemplary education since its founding in 1913
  • Celebrates Georgia State University's consolidation with Georgia Perimeter College, making it the largest public university in Georgia with more than 50,000 students
  • Highlights the university's ranking as the 5th "most innovative" university by U.S. News and World Report and a 22 percentage point increase in graduation rates over the past decade
  • Notes a research portfolio exceeding $101 million with a 21 percent increase in federal sponsorship, focused on issues such as cancer, obesity, vaccination, and public health
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia State University Student Government Association

Legislative Description

Georgia State University Day at the capitol; February 3, 2016; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

1/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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