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HR184: HR184 Grayson High School football team; winning the 2024 State Football Championship; commend

Last action February 5, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Grayson High School football team for winning the 2024 State Football Championship, its fourth title, over Carrollton High School.

In plain language

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure lawmakers use to honor a person, group, or achievement rather than to change any law. It congratulates the Grayson High School football team for capturing the 2024 State Football Championship, described as the program's fourth state title, with a final score of 38-24 over Carrollton High School. The resolution praises the team's record, teamwork, and resilience, and credits Head Coach Santavious Bryant along with assistant coaches Keith Barefield and Greg Carswell. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The measure has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal expression of recognition adopted by the House.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates the Grayson High School football team for winning the 2024 State Football Championship.
  • States the team defeated Carrollton High School 38-24 to win its fourth state championship.
  • Names Head Coach Santavious Bryant and assistant coaches Keith Barefield and Greg Carswell for their role in the season.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.

Who it affects

The Grayson High School football team, its head coach and assistant coaching staff, and the school itself are named and honored. The resolution has no legal or financial effect on any other Georgians.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial weight; its practical effect is a ceremonial House record and a printed copy given to the team recognizing their championship season, coaching staff, and season performance.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the team's season, its 38-24 championship win over Carrollton High School, and its fourth state title.
  • The resolving clause has the House of Representatives officially congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
  • A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.

From the bill

the team brought special recognition to its school by winning the 2024 State10 Football Championship against Carrollton High School with a final score of 38-24

States the final score and opponent in the championship game.

the members of this body congratulate the Grayson High School football team for winning21 the 2024 State Football Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success

The resolution's core act of formal congratulation.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-05House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-05House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
  • Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
  • Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
  • Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)

Topics

  • high school football
  • Grayson High School
  • legislative commendation
  • Georgia House resolutions

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