HR355: HR355 Andrews, Katie; Central Forsyth High School; winning the 2024 GHSA 6A-7A State All Around Gymnastics Competition; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Katie Andrews, a student at Central Forsyth High School, for her achievements in gymnastics and academics. It notes her 3.93 GPA and her performance in competitions including the 2024 Nationals Qualifier, the 2023-2024 Regionals Qualifier, and the 2024 GHSA 6A-7A State All Around Gymnastics Competition, which she won on the strength of first-place finishes on bars and floor and a runner-up finish on beam. The resolution formally commends Andrews for her achievements in gymnastics and the classroom and wishes her future success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Katie Andrews for winning the 2024 GHSA 6A-7A State All Around Gymnastics Competition.
• Recognizes her academic performance, citing a 3.93 GPA, alongside her athletic achievements.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Andrews.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her future success but creates no new legal requirements.

The resolution directly names and honors Katie Andrews, a student-athlete at Central Forsyth High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition: the Georgia House of Representatives publicly commends Andrews's athletic and academic achievements and provides her with an official copy of that recognition.

• The resolution recites Andrews's academic record, including a 3.93 GPA, and her competitive results in gymnastics.
• The resolved clause formally commends Andrews for her achievements in gymnastics and academics and wishes her future success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Andrews.

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• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)

• gymnastics
• student athletes
• Forsyth County schools
• legislative honors