Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR866

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

Caption

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; commend

Summary

House Resolution 866 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships. The resolution recognizes the girls team for its fifth state title and the boys team for its first-ever state championship, along with the players, coaches, and individual honors received during the season. The resolution also highlights the teams’ records, teamwork, resilience, and the school and community support behind their success. It formally commends the teams and directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to the school teams as a public expression of recognition.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new rights, or impose any regulatory or fiscal requirements. Its effect is purely ceremonial: it places the Georgia House of Representatives on record congratulating the school’s basketball programs and acknowledging their athletic achievements, coaches, and awards. No statutes are amended and no parties are legally affected beyond the public recognition itself.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is unanimously positive and celebratory. The resolution is framed as a formal commendation of athletic excellence, character, and school pride, and there is no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative vote history. The available context shows no debate or dissent, consistent with a noncontroversial honorary resolution.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The measure is a straightforward recognition resolution, and the context includes no committee transcripts, no recorded votes, and no amendments or objections. Any discussion would likely center only on the teams’ accomplishments and the appropriateness of the commendation, rather than on policy differences.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR868

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

GA HR758

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

GA HR1977

Morgan County boys basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR1907

Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR2085

St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR625

Hardaway Hawks varsity girls basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A Girls Varsity Basketball State Championship; commend

GA HR727

Wilcox County Lady Patriots Basketball Team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball State Championship; commend

GA HR1817

Wilcox County Lady Patriots basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball State Championship; commend

GA HR1729

Meadowcreek High School boys basketball team; winning the GHSA Class 6A Region 7 Basketball Championship; congratulate

GA SR64

Commend Starkville High School Girls Basketball Team for winning 2026 MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.