The bill, S. 401, is a Senate Resolution recognizing March 5, 2025, as "Clemson Day" in South Carolina. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Clemson University to the state, including its founding in 1889, its extensive presence across all counties, and its role in agricultural research and youth programs. It emphasizes the university's substantial economic impact, generating over six billion dollars annually and supporting approximately thirty-seven thousand jobs statewide. Additionally, it notes Clemson's status as a Tier 1 Research Institution and its achievements in graduation rates and student experience.

The resolution also acknowledges the establishment of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, which will enroll its first class in fall 2026, and the university's commitment to enhancing economic growth in South Carolina's agribusiness and forestry sectors. The Senate expresses its recognition of Clemson University's historical role in fulfilling its educational mission and its ongoing contributions to the state's economy and community. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the university's president, James P. Clements, Ph.D.