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GA SR1151

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Elena Parent

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Emory University President James W. Wagner for his 13 years of service as he steps down from the presidency at the end of August 2016
  • Led the largest fundraising campaign in Georgia's history, raising $1.7 billion to support teaching, research, scholarship, patient care, and social action
  • Oversaw a university employing 29,000 people and operating the largest health care system in Georgia, while increasing external research funding to a record $570 million
  • Served nationally as vice chairman of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to President Wagner

Legislative Description

Emory University President James W. Wagner

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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