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Senate Resolution 198
By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Esteves of the 35th, Parent of the
44th, Strickland of the 42nd and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Clayton State University and recognizing March 4, 2025, as Clayton State
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University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Clayton State University is an institution committed to improving the lives of3
its students through teaching, scholarship, and service; and4
WHEREAS, Clayton State University was named No. 5 in The Wall Street Journal Best5
Colleges in the State of Georgia; and6
WHEREAS, in 2024, Clayton State University was ranked by James Magazine as the No.7
3 Best Value in Georgia; and 8
WHEREAS, students in the Clayton State University School of Nursing recently earned a9
100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX nursing board exam; and10
WHEREAS, a new Master's in Teaching in Secondary Education was established in 202411
through a partnership with DeKalb County to help meet teacher pipeline needs; and12
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WHEREAS, Spivey Hall on the campus of Clayton State University continues to be an
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internationally recognized concert hall.14
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body15
commend Clayton State University and recognize March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University16
Day at the state capitol.17
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed18
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to President Georj19
L. Lewis.20
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