Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR875

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

Caption

Cooper, Owen; winning the 50 and the 100 Freestyle State Championships; commend

Summary

House Resolution 875 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Owen Cooper of North Forsyth High School for winning the state championships in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle swimming events. The resolution praises his hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, leadership, and athletic excellence, and notes that his achievements brought pride and honor to himself, his school, and his community. The measure does not create or amend any laws, impose requirements, or appropriate funds. Its only operative effect is to authorize the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Owen Cooper as a formal expression of the House’s congratulations and best wishes for his future success.

Impact

HR 875 has no substantive impact on state law, regulations, or public programs. It is a commemorative House resolution that does not alter statutes, affect agency authority, or change rights or obligations for any person or entity. Its practical effect is limited to official recognition of an individual student-athlete and distribution of the resolution copy.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and congratulatory. The bill text itself is entirely laudatory, and there is no recorded committee debate, opposition, or vote history indicating controversy. The resolution reflects routine bipartisan or nonpartisan recognition of a notable student achievement.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the resolution is purely honorary and there are no committee transcripts or votes showing disagreement, no opposing viewpoints are documented. Any discussion would likely have centered only on the appropriateness of formally recognizing Owen Cooper’s athletic accomplishments.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR360

Honoring the Ontario High School boys 200-yard freestyle relay team on winning the 2026 Division II State Championship.

GA HR316

Honoring Huck Kurinsky on winning the 2025 USA BMX Freestyle National Championship in the 9-10 age division.

GA HR42

Parklane Academy Football Team; commend on winning back-to-back MAIS State Championships.

GA HR854

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

GA HR96

Madison Central Boys Soccer Team; commend on winning back-to-back state championships.

GA HR865

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

GA HR872

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

GA HR871

Eaton, Artemis; winning the Wrestling State Championship; commend

GA SR342

Honoring the Ontario High School boys 200-yard freestyle relay team as the 2026 Division II State Champion.

GA HR7

New Albany High School Boys Golf Team; commend and congratulate upon winning the 4A 2025 State Golf Championship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.