To Recognize The Mount St. Mary Academy Belles Golf Team As The Class 6a State Champions.
Summary
Senate Resolution 47 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Mount St. Mary Academy Belles golf team as the Class 6A Girls' State Golf Champions for the 2024 season. The resolution highlights that the team won the championship at Conway Country Club, defeated the runner-up Rogers High School Lady Mounties by 20 strokes, and achieved the first back-to-back state golf championship in Mount St. Mary Academy history.
The resolution also names individual team members and notes several accomplishments, including top individual finishes by Lillie York and Chloe Freville, as well as the team’s overall depth with multiple players finishing among the top competitors. It further identifies the team’s coach, athletic staff, and school administrators, and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Head Coach Laura Freville upon adoption.
Impact
SR47 does not change Arkansas law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to official Senate recognition and commendation of a high school athletic team, with a copy of the adopted resolution to be delivered to the coach. The only parties directly affected are Mount St. Mary Academy, its golf team members and staff, and the Senate as the issuing body of the honorary resolution.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing athletic achievement, team success, and school pride. No votes, committee discussion, or opposition are provided in the available record, and the measure appears to be noncontroversial and routine in nature.
Contention
There is no evident contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because SR47 is a recognition resolution rather than a policy measure, it does not present competing legal or fiscal interests. The only notable focus is on honoring the team’s accomplishments and listing the individuals and school officials associated with the championship season.