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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR315: HR315 Crumbley, Jacob; commend

Last action February 19, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jacob Crumbley, a Harris County native named U.S. Soccer's 2024 Male Cerebral Palsy Player of the Year, for his athletic achievements.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jacob Crumbley, a graduate of Harris County High School who plays for the United States Cerebral Palsy Men's National Team. The resolution recounts his soccer career, including his selection as U.S. Soccer's 2024 Male Cerebral Palsy Player of the Year, his performance at the IFCPF World Cup in Spain, and his contributions to Team USA's medal-winning efforts at the Parapan American Games. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Crumbley and wishes him continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Crumbley as a keepsake.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Jacob Crumbley for being named U.S. Soccer's 2024 Male Cerebral Palsy Player of the Year.
  • States the House of Representatives' best wishes for his continued success in soccer and other pursuits.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Crumbley.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Jacob Crumbley, a soccer player from Harris County. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for him.

Why it matters

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing Crumbley's athletic accomplishments and providing him with an official keepsake document from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Crumbley's background, his soccer achievements with the U.S. Cerebral Palsy Men's National Team, and his high school athletic career.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Crumbley and extends best wishes for his continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Crumbley.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Vance Smith (R, HD-138)Primary sponsor
  • Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Georgia athletes
  • Paralympic soccer
  • Harris County

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