Georgia CommonsSR263: SR263 Jefferson High School Volleyball Team; congratulate
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Jefferson High School volleyball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship, the program's first title in school history.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Jefferson High School volleyball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship, described as the first such title in the school's history. The resolution praises the team's coaches, Brittani Lawrence and Drew Lawrence, and names each player on the roster. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Jefferson High School volleyball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship.
- Names the team's coaches, Brittani Lawrence and Drew Lawrence, and lists all 15 players by name.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
- Extends best wishes from the Senate for the team's continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
The Jefferson High School volleyball team, its coaches Brittani Lawrence and Drew Lawrence, and the school community are directly named and honored; the resolution has no effect on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is that the Senate will provide the team with an official printed copy recognizing their state championship win.
Key provisions
- The preamble recounts the team's 2024 season and its first-ever GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship win.
- Names coaches Brittani Lawrence and Drew Lawrence and lists all 15 team members individually.
- The resolving clause has the Senate officially congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team claimed victory at the 2024 GHSA 3A Vol leyball State7 Championship for the first time in school history”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
Topics
- high school sports
- volleyball
- Jefferson High School
- Georgia Senate resolution