Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR932

Introduced
4/2/25  
Enrolled
4/2/25  

Caption

2024-2025 Pickens County Dragonettes; excellent season; commend

Summary

House Resolution 932 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending the 2024-2025 Pickens County Dragonettes girls basketball team for an outstanding season. The resolution highlights that the team earned the number one overall seed in the state playoffs, finished 27-3, and reached the Elite Eight of the Georgia state playoffs. It also notes that the team overcame significant challenges, including the loss of five seniors and head coach Brandon Thomas, while continuing a tradition of excellence. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ appreciation for the team’s hard work, dedication, perseverance, cohesion, and sportsmanship. It does not create a new program, impose requirements, or change eligibility rules; instead, it serves as an official commendation and directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to the team.

Impact

HR 932 has no direct impact on state law, regulations, or public funding. It is a nonbinding honorary resolution that formally recognizes the Pickens County Dragonettes and places the commendation into the legislative record. The only practical effect is symbolic acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives and distribution of the resolution to the team.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text praises the team’s performance, resilience, and sportsmanship, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative votes. The measure appears to be a routine commendation resolution with broad, noncontroversial support.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the resolution is purely honorary and does not alter law or policy, there is no evidence of disagreement over its substance, and no committee debate or voting history is provided to suggest otherwise. Any discussion would likely have centered only on the team’s accomplishments and the appropriateness of the commendation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN HJR0589

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the York Agricultural Institute Dragonettes girls' basketball team upon finishing as runner-up in the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 2A state tournament.

TN HJR0645

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the York Agricultural Institute Dragonettes girls' basketball team upon finishing as runner-up in the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 2A state tournament.

GA HR410

Mercer Bears football team; exceptional 2024 season, Southern Conference championship, and their contributions to athletic excellence and school pride; commend

GA HR1262

Abbott, Amanda; Pickens County 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend

GA HR858

Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team; outstanding 2024-2025 season and inspiring run to the GHSA Class A Division I State Championship; commend

GA HR1953

Excellence of Morehouse College Athletics and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship teams; commend

GA HR2055

Lambert High School Esports team; excellence and achievements of the 2025 GHSA State Championship; commend

MS HR135

Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2026 MHSAA 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

MS HR118

Evan Carr; commend for outstanding efforts during the 2025-2026 basketball season.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.