05 LC 98
0073
House
Resolution 55
By:
Representatives Hembree of the
67th,
Burkhalter of the
50th,
Brooks of the
63rd,
Richardson of the
19th,
Porter of the
143rd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
and recognizing the Georgia Association of Black State Universities; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Association of Black State Universities is comprised of the national
alumni associations of Albany State University, Fort Valley State University,
and Savannah State University; and
WHEREAS,
all three institutions were elevated to university status in 1996;
and
WHEREAS,
all three institutions have celebrated over 100 years of existence under the
motto of tradition, pride, and progress; and
WHEREAS,
the association will hold its twentieth annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia,
January 26, 2005, through January 28, 2005; and
WHEREAS,
the association's purpose is to form a common agenda for the three historically
black universities, to lobby for the needs of the three universities, and to
seek support for these fine institutions.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend and recognize the Georgia Association of Black State
Universities for its outstanding and dedicated work.
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 the Georgia
Association of Black State Universities.