Georgia Senate Bill SR997

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/19/26
• Enrolled: 3/20/26
• Passed: 3/20/26

Caption

North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize

Summary

Senate Resolution 997 is a congratulatory resolution recognizing and commending the North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class 6A State Championship. The resolution highlights the team’s 64-58 victory over Grayson High School, its 30-2 season record, its No. 1 ranking throughout the season, and the fact that the championship was the first basketball state title in North Paulding High School history. The resolution also names the coaching staff, athletic support personnel, school administrators, and the student-athletes on the roster, and it credits the team’s success to their discipline, teamwork, resilience, and work ethic. It concludes by formally commending the team and directing that a copy of the resolution be provided to the school and team members.

Impact

SR 997 does not change state law, create new legal duties, or appropriate funds. Its impact is ceremonial and symbolic: it places the Georgia Senate’s official recognition on the record, honors the team and its supporters, and publicly celebrates the achievement of the North Paulding High School girls basketball program and the Paulding County community.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is entirely laudatory, and there is no indication of opposition, controversy, or divided support in the available voting or committee information. The resolution reflects a routine legislative practice of honoring notable accomplishments by Georgia students and schools.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because this is a recognition resolution rather than substantive legislation, it does not appear to raise policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal objections. The only substantive focus is on the team’s achievement and the individuals associated with the championship program.