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Senate Resolution 62
By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Williams of the 25th, Hufstetler of
the 52nd, Moore of the 53rd and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Reinhardt University for serving the students of North
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Georgia for over 140 years; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Reinhardt University was founded in 1883 and has provided 142 years of3
educational service in Georgia; and4
WHEREAS, the University is a top producer of public school teachers and leaders in5
Cherokee County; and6
WHEREAS, the University boasts graduating top performing students in the nursing7
profession, with a 93 percent NCLEX pass rate compared to the national average of 768
percent; and9
WHEREAS, the University has made significant contributions to law enforcement leadership10
through offering a high quality online criminal justice degree since 2013, an MPA in law11
enforcement leadership, and is the only private college in Georgia to offer a Mandate Police12
Academy for working adults; and13
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WHEREAS, the University has made significant contributions to the workforce in Georgia
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in the areas of arts, sciences, business, and cybersecurity; and15
WHEREAS, the University has contributed greatly to the cultural life of Northwest Georgia16
by bringing professional performances to the Falany Performing Arts Center and Flint Hall;17
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WHEREAS, the University has demonstrated a commitment to keeping the history of19
Georgia settlers and native Cherokee communities alive through the Funk Heritage Museum20
and Bennett History Center.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22
commend Reinhardt University as well as its administration, faculty, staff, and trustees for23
the important contributions they have made to the State of Georgia as well as extend best24
wishes for continued success.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed26
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Reinhardt27
University.28
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