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GA SR707

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 20, 2024, as Morris Brown College Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Morris Brown College was chartered by the State of Georgia in May 1885 as an institution of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, becoming the first institution in the state solely under African American patronage
  • The college opened in October 1885 with Mrs. Mary McCree as principal, and its first graduating class received diplomas in 1890
  • Recognizes the college's more than 130 years of service providing educational development to students from around the world
  • Sponsored by Senators James of the 35th and Rhett of the 33rd; directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Morris Brown College

Legislative Description

Morris Brown College Day; recognize March 20, 2024

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/4/2024

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