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GA SR678
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Halpern
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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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