Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR868

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

Caption

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

Summary

House Resolution 868 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Creekside High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship. The resolution praises the team’s undefeated 32-0 season, its teamwork, resilience, and strong offensive and defensive play, and it specifically recognizes Head Coach Akennia Ellis for her leadership and multiple coaching honors. The resolution also highlights individual achievements by players including Jacy Mitchell, Skye Cleveland, and C’India Dennis. It notes that Dennis and Cleveland each surpassed 1,000 career points during the season, and it cites Dennis’s many awards, including state championship MVP and player-of-the-year honors, as well as her academic achievement as a scholar-athlete. The measure concludes by formally extending the House’s congratulations and directing that a copy of the resolution be distributed to the team.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives, with the Clerk authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to the team. The practical impact is ceremonial, providing public commendation to Creekside High School and its players and coach.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill text is written in praise of the team’s athletic success, discipline, and academic character, and there is no evidence of opposition in the provided context. No committee debate or recorded votes are included, suggesting the measure was likely noncontroversial and handled as a routine commendation.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the provided materials. Because the resolution is purely honorary and concerns recognition of a high school sports team, it does not appear to raise policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal objections. The only substantive content is the factual recitation of the team’s accomplishments and the honors earned by the coach and players.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR2085

St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team; winning the 2026 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 HR1907

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

GA HR866

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

GA HR168

Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball State Championship.

GA HR135

Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2026 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

GA SR64

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

GA HR625

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

GA HR132

Morton High School Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning Class 4A State Championship.

GA HR727

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

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.