HR332: HR332 Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard drill team; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard drill team for maintaining a tradition of excellence, winning more than 50 All Army and National trophies over the past eight years despite being the smallest team at the national level, and for forming the first all-female color guard to present colors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The resolution also highlights the achievements of Cadet Drill Team Commander Parell, who has won multiple region, state, and national titles. The House resolves to commend the team and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard drill team on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's praise for the team's competitive record, including over 50 All Army and National trophies in the past eight years.
• Acknowledges the team's role in forming the first all-female color guard to present colors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

This resolution directly names the Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard drill team and its Cadet Drill Team Commander Parell, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to a public commendation from the state legislature and an official copy given to the team, recognizing their competitive achievements and historic performance.

• The whereas clauses describe the team's history of over 50 All Army and National trophies and multiple region and state championships over eight years.
• The whereas clauses describe the team forming the first all-female color guard to present colors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
• The whereas clauses detail Cadet Drill Team Commander Parell's individual titles, including five region titles, six state titles, two All Army Runner-Up finishes, and five national titles.
• The resolving clause states that the House recognizes and commends the team and extends best wishes for continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the team.

1. 2025-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
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3. 2025-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Mitchell Horner (R, HD-003)Primary sponsor
• Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)

• JROTC
• high school drill team
• legislative commendation
• Ringgold Georgia
• student achievement