HR212: HR212 Juniors Running Club; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Juniors Running Club, a youth running program founded in 2013 in Norcross, Georgia. The club started with 40 elementary students and has grown to about 100 elementary, 30 middle school, and 15 high school runners. The resolution recounts the club's history, including its cluster race wins, a perfect season record in 2016 and 2019, a 2017 Arthur Blank Scholarship that provided running shoes to athletes, and appearances at Junior Olympics Nationals and Regionals in several states. It resolves that the House recognizes and commends the club and directs the Clerk of the House to send the club an official copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Juniors Running Club for its history and competitive achievements since 2013.
• Extends the House's best wishes to the club for continued success in future running seasons and competitions.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the club.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names the Juniors Running Club, its elementary, middle, and high school runners, and Baldwin Elementary School in Norcross, Georgia, where the club operates. It has no legal effect on the broader public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is that the club receives an official printed copy of the House's commendation, recognizing its community and athletic contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe the club's founding in 2013, growth to roughly 145 runners across grade levels, and competitive record, including a perfect season in 2016 and 2019.
• The resolution notes the 2017 Arthur Blank Scholarship award, which provided over 100 pairs of running shoes to athletes.
• The resolving clause states that the House recognizes and commends the club and wishes it continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the club.

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• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)

• youth sports
• cross country running
• Norcross schools
• House resolution honoring students