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GA SR678

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Halpern

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 16, 2022, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Heritage Day in the Georgia Senate
  • Identifies ten HBCUs in Georgia: Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Paine College, Savannah State University, and Spelman College
  • Notes that HBCUs confer 40% of all STEM degrees earned by African American students and significantly contribute to science degree holders across multiple fields
  • Highlights the economic impact of Georgia's HBCUs, generating more than $1.3 billion in total impact to the state's economy
  • Recognizes notable Georgia HBCU alumni, including U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock and five members of Georgia's Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Heritage Day; recognize March 16, 2022

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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