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HR104: HR104 Hebron Christian Academy football team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship; commend

Last action January 29, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Hebron Christian Academy football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Hebron Christian Academy football team's 2024 championship season. It recounts the team's 12-2 record and its 56-28 win over Prince Avenue Christian School in the title game, crediting the players and Head Coach Jonathan Gess. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House formally congratulate the team and wish them continued success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.

What the bill does

  • Congratulates the Hebron Christian Academy football team on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship.
  • Extends best wishes from the House for the team's continued success in the future.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names the Hebron Christian Academy football team and its head coach, Jonathan Gess. It has no legal effect on the public, other schools, or state agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is giving the team and school an official House record and printed copy recognizing their championship season.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the team's 12-2 season record and its 56-28 championship win over Prince Avenue Christian School.
  • The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish it continued success.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to produce a copy of the resolution for the team.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)Primary sponsor
  • Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
  • Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)

Topics

  • high school football
  • GHSA championship
  • Hebron Christian Academy
  • legislative commendation

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