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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR455: HR455 Holder, Terry; induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; commend

Last action February 28, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution congratulates former high school baseball and football coach Terry Holder on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Terry Holder's coaching career and his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It does not change any law or create any new requirement; it simply states the House's congratulations and praise for Holder's record. The resolution recounts his career highlights, including a 588-183 baseball coaching record, eight state championships, a 61-game winning streak, and his prior inductions into three other coaching hall of fame organizations. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Holder.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates Terry Holder on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Recites his coaching statistics and championships as the basis for the House's recognition.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Holder.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, consistent with its nature as a commendation resolution.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Terry Holder, a former Georgia high school baseball and football coach. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is that Holder receives an official printed copy of the House's recognition of his coaching career.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses detail Holder's coaching record, including a 588-183 overall record and eight state championships across Evans and Greenbrier High Schools.
  • The whereas clauses note a 61-game winning streak from 1988 to 1990 and an undefeated 1989 season ranked No. 3 nationally by USA Today.
  • The resolved clause formally congratulates Holder on his Georgia Sports Hall of Fame induction.
  • The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Holder.

From the bill

the outstanding accomplishments of this26 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized

States the resolution's purpose of formally honoring Holder.

the first baseball coach in Georgia to reach 500 career victories

Highlights a specific coaching milestone cited by the resolution.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-28House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-28House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-28House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Gary Richardson (R, HD-125)Primary sponsor
  • Rob Clifton (R, HD-131)

Topics

  • Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
  • high school sports
  • coaching honors
  • legislative commendation

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