Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR865

Introduced
3/31/25  
Enrolled
3/31/25  

Caption

Pitts, Emanuel; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Diving Championship; commend

Summary

House Resolution 865 is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes and commends Emanuel Pitts of East Forsyth High School for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Diving Championship. The resolution highlights his senior-season performance, including a top score of 617.90, and praises his hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, leadership, and athletic skill. The measure does not change any laws, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Instead, it directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Emanuel Pitts, serving as an official expression of the House’s congratulations and appreciation for his achievement.

Impact

HR 865 has no substantive impact on state law or statutory obligations. It is a commemorative House resolution that formally honors an individual student-athlete and authorizes distribution of the resolution, but it does not amend the Georgia Code, affect agency operations, or impose duties on any person or institution beyond the clerical act of sending the resolution.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The bill text is entirely laudatory, and there is no recorded committee debate, vote controversy, or opposition in the provided context. The resolution reflects routine bipartisan-style recognition of a notable athletic accomplishment.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over policy, cost, or legal effect. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of recognizing the athlete’s achievement, which the text presents as fully merited.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR854

King, Pilar; winning the GHSA Class 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships; commend

GA HR872

Moffit, Jackson; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Wrestling Championship; commend

GA HR163

North Oconee High School football team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; commend

GA HR1279

Cartersville Middle School competition cheerleading team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Championship; commend

GA HR758

North Oconee High School boys basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR1280

Cartersville High School competition cheerleading team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Championship; commend

GA HR891

Paradice, Logan; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Wrestling Championship; commend

GA HR868

Creekside High School girls basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR2068

Blessed Trinity Titans baseball team; winning the 2025 GHSA 4A Baseball State Championship; commend

GA HR2073

Blessed Trinity Titans girls soccer team; winning the 2025 GHSA 4A Girls Soccer State Championship; commend

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.