HR347: HR347 Georgia high schools; establish flag football programs for girls; urge

25 LC 47 3429 House Resolution 347 By: Representatives Cox of the 28th, Jasperse of the 11th, Glaize of the 67th, Douglas of the 78th, Cannon of the 172nd, and others A RESOLUTION Urging all Georgia high schools to establish flag football prog rams for girls; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, flag football for girls is one of the fastest growing sports in America; and3 WHEREAS, flag football can help girls develop critical life ski lls such as teamwork,4 leadership, and confidence while also providing beneficial physical activity; and5 WHEREAS, flag football is a low-contact sport, with no height or weight restrictions, that6 is open to girls of all skill levels; and7 WHEREAS, over 100 colleges have established varsity flag football programs for women8 and girls; and9 WHEREAS, the expansion of high school flag football programs fo r girls would be10 beneficial not only to the girls and women joining such programs but also for the community11 as a whole.12 H. R. 347 - 1 - 25 LC 47 3429 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that13 the members of this body urge all Georgia high schools to establish a flag football program14 for girls to expand its existing endeavors and opportunities.15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized16 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the17 public and the press.18 H. R. 347 - 2 -