Bill Text: GA HR1224 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Georgia State University; commend and invite representatives to House
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-02-02 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1224 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1224-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1224
By:
Representatives Jones of the
46th,
Maxwell of the
17th,
Ramsey of the
72nd,
Lane of the
167th,
and Golick of the
34th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Georgia State University, recognizing February 2, 2012, as Georgia State
University Day at the state capitol, and inviting President Mark Becker, his
wife Laura Voisinet, Coach Bill Curry, Athletic Director Cheryl Levick, and
Senior Advisor to the President Tom Lewis to be recognized by the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Georgia State University was founded in 1913 with an inaugural class of 48
students and will celebrate its centennial in 2013; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia State University is a leading urban research university focused on
research, service, and providing advanced educational opportunities to more than
32,000 students; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia State students and faculty form the foundation of a vibrant, dynamic,
and culturally diverse campus in the heart of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia State students and graduates demonstrate exemplary skills in leadership,
academics, and athletics which contribute to this state and the local economy by
creating a globally competitive base of talent for research and for civic and
economic leadership; and
WHEREAS,
this body includes 16 members who have graduated from this fine institution;
and
WHEREAS,
Georgia State University is nationally recognized in the areas of business, law,
and the sciences; and
WHEREAS,
President Mark Becker has set a new standard for growth and excellence through
expanding the research infrastructure, targeted faculty hiring, the
establishment of an Honors College, and focused efforts on community and
international partnerships; and
WHEREAS,
the state-of-the-art Petit Science Center houses life sciences research
facilities including the Center for Inflammation, Immunity, and Infection; the
Center for Diagnosis and Therapeutics; and one of the largest Visual Walls that
aids in instruction and research; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia State University student-athletes excel in the classroom, posting a
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher for seven consecutive semesters;
and
WHEREAS,
Georgia State University Athletic Department continues to strengthen and expand
its program with the addition of men's football conference participation;
and
WHEREAS,
new head men's basketball Coach Ron Hunter has led the team to its best record
since 2001, including a school record 11 game winning streak; and
WHEREAS,
the president, students, faculty, and alumni of this fine institution are
welcomed to the Gold Dome for Georgia State University Day at the state
capitol.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Georgia State University on 99 years of providing exemplary
education, recognize February 2, 2012, as Georgia State University Day at the
state capitol, and invite President Mark Becker, his wife Laura Voisinet, Coach
Bill Curry, Athletic Director Cheryl Levick, and Senior Advisor to the President
Tom Lewis to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time
designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Georgia State
University Student Government Association.
