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Senate
Resolution 37
By:
Senators Hill of the 4th, Harp of the 29th, Hooks of the 14th, Brown of the
26th, Johnson of the 1st 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Association of
Black State Universities.