Georgia House Bill HR1733

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/16/26
• Enrolled: 3/16/26
• Passed: 3/16/26

Caption

Terrell Academy Lady Eagles; winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship; congratulate

Summary

House Resolution 1733 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team for winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s 23-5 season, its championship victory over Lakeview Academy by a score of 51-48, and the leadership of Head Coach Eric Israel, who was named District 3 AAA Coach of the Year and GIAA AAA Coach of the Year. The resolution also highlights individual accomplishments, including senior Sally Masters being named District 3 AAA Player of the Year and GIAA AAA Player of the Year, and it lists the team members by name. It concludes by formally extending the House’s congratulations and authorizing the Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the team.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new statutory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely ceremonial, serving as an official expression of recognition by the House of Representatives for a Georgia private school athletic team and its coaches and players.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment is strongly positive and celebratory. The resolution is written in praise of the team’s athletic success, discipline, and teamwork, and there is no indication of opposition or controversy in the available context. No votes or committee discussions are provided, suggesting it was treated as a noncontroversial commendation.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative context. Because this is a congratulatory resolution, it does not appear to involve policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or competing stakeholder positions. The only substantive focus is recognition of the team’s championship achievement and individual honors.