Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR739

Introduced
3/25/25  
Enrolled
3/25/25  

Caption

Bleckley County High School boys cross country team; winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; commend

Summary

House Resolution 739 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Bleckley County High School boys' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s successful season, its third state championship since 2015, and the contributions of Head Coach Shelly Cranford and standout runners Caleb Darsey, Jack Harrell, Harrison Rogers, and Logan Camp. The resolution does not create or amend any law, impose any requirements, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial only: it formally expresses the House of Representatives’ commendation and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the team. As a result, it has no direct impact on state statutes, public agencies, or private parties beyond the public recognition it confers.

Impact

HR739 has no substantive legal effect and does not alter Georgia statutes, regulations, or government programs. It is a ceremonial House resolution that serves to recognize an athletic achievement and authorize distribution of the resolution to the honored team.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill text praises the team’s teamwork, resilience, dedication, and athletic excellence, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, debate, or committee controversy. With no votes or committee transcripts provided, the measure appears to have been noncontroversial and purely honorary.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because the resolution is commemorative rather than policy-oriented, there is no apparent disagreement over legal effects, funding, or implementation. The only substantive focus is on recognizing the team, its coach, and its championship performance.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR731

Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team; winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; commend

GA HR874

Denmark High School boys cross country team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Cross Country Championship; commend

GA HR837

Milton Eagles boys cross country team; winning the 2024 GHSA 5A Boys Cross Country State Championship; commend

GA HR326

North Hall Middle School boys and girls cross country teams; winning the 2024 GHSA Middle School State Cross Country Championship; commend

GA SR79

Commend West Lauderdale High School Boys Cross Country Team upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

GA HR655

Commending the Clarke County High School boys' cross country team.

GA HR95

West Lauderdale High School Boys Cross Country Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

GA HR2015

Bleckley County High School's One Act team; winning the 2025 Class A-Division 1 State One Act Championship; commend

GA HR55

Neshoba Central Boys' Cross Country Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.

GA HR1413

North Hall High School girls cross country team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 3A State Cross Country Championship; commend

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.