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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR487: HR487 Westberry, Jonathon; Dallon Lowe; winning the 2024 GHSA Class AA Traditional Wrestling State Championship; commend

Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Brantley County wrestlers Jonathon Westberry and Dallon Lowe for winning individual 2024 GHSA Class AA state wrestling titles.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Jonathon Westberry and Dallon Lowe, both of Brantley County, for winning their respective weight class championships at the 2024 GHSA Class AA Traditional Wrestling State Championship, Westberry in the 126-pound division and Lowe in the 132-pound division. The resolution praises their athletic performance and credits their coaches, Arron Beck, Ginny Shelton, and Jay Edwards. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the two wrestlers as a keepsake of the honor.

What the bill does

  • Congratulates Jonathon Westberry and Dallon Lowe by name for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AA Traditional Wrestling State Championship in their weight classes.
  • Credits coaches Arron Beck, Ginny Shelton, and Jay Edwards for their role in the wrestlers' success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute official copies of the resolution to the two honorees.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Jonathon Westberry and Dallon Lowe, two Brantley County high school wrestlers, along with their coaches Arron Beck, Ginny Shelton, and Jay Edwards. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

Why it matters

For the honorees and their community, this is an official, on-the-record recognition from the state legislature of their athletic achievement. It carries no legal or financial consequence and does not change any Georgia law or policy.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause formally congratulates Jonathon Westberry and Dallon Lowe for their 2024 state wrestling championships.
  • A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to produce copies for distribution to the two wrestlers.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • John Corbett (R, HD-174)Primary sponsor
  • James Burchett (R, HD-176)

Topics

  • high school wrestling
  • GHSA championships
  • Brantley County
  • legislative commendation

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