Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1987: Morehouse College Honors Program; outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending the Morehouse College Honors Program for its outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community and recognizing its participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending the Morehouse College Honors Program for its outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community and recognizing its participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending the Morehouse College Honors Program for its outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community and recognizing its participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Morehouse College Honors Program is a distinguished four-year comprehensive program dedicated to providing enriched academic and leadership opportunities for students of exceptional intellectual ability, strong motivation, and diverse interests; and WHEREAS, the program has consistently cultivated an environment that promotes scholarly excellence, critical thinking, and a lifelong commitment to learning, equipping its students to become impactful leaders in their communities and beyond; and WHEREAS, through a structured emphasis on leadership and social outreach, the Morehouse College Honors Program integrates service into both its academic curriculum and co-curricular activities from freshman year through graduation, fostering a deep sense of civic responsibility among its scholars; and H. R. 1987 LC 112 4062 WHEREAS, the program has demonstrated a strong commitment to global engagement by advancing the internationalization mission of Morehouse College, introducing students early in their academic careers to global studies, international dialogue, and study-abroad opportunities that broaden perspectives and enhance academic pursuits; and WHEREAS, guided by its mission to empower students through a stimulating and supportive learning environment, the Morehouse College Honors Program enables its scholars to …
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D) · primary sponsor
- Bryce Berry (D, 56)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116)
- McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
- Segun Adeyina (D)
- Doreen Carter (D, 93)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1987?
- HR1987 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Morehouse College Honors Program; outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community; commend.
- What does HR1987 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending the Morehouse College Honors Program for its outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community and recognizing its participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' first Heritage Day of Service during Heritage Weekend; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1987?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1987?
- Eric Bell (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1987?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74558
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