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HR493: HR493 Hyrbu, Tim; West Forsyth High School; 2024 GHSA Class 6A Heavyweight Boys Wrestling State Champion; commend

Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors Tim Hyrbu, a West Forsyth High School wrestler, for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Heavyweight Boys Wrestling state title.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Tim Hyrbu, a student-athlete at West Forsyth High School in Forsyth County, for winning the 2024 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class 6A Heavyweight Boys Wrestling state championship, which he secured with a first-round pin in the 285-pound weight class final. The resolution also acknowledges his coach, Evan Goff, and the support of his teammates, family, and school community. It does not change any Georgia law. Its only operative action is to direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Tim Hyrbu.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and honors Tim Hyrbu for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Heavyweight Boys Wrestling state championship.
  • Acknowledges his head coach, Evan Goff, and the training and support that contributed to his win.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tim Hyrbu.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Tim Hyrbu, a wrestler at West Forsyth High School, and his coach Evan Goff. It also reflects on West Forsyth High School and the Forsyth County community, but creates no legal obligations for any group.

Why it matters

The resolution has no effect on Georgia law or public policy; its significance is symbolic. It gives an official, permanent House record honoring a specific student-athlete's achievement, which the Clerk will provide to him as a keepsake.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Tim Hyrbu's championship win in the 285lb weight class, achieved by a first-round pin, and credit coach Evan Goff's training.
  • The resolved clause formally recognizes and honors Tim Hyrbu as the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Heavyweight Boys Wrestling State Champion.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Tim Hyrbu.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

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

Topics

  • high school sports
  • wrestling
  • Forsyth County
  • legislative honors

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