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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR491: HR491 South Forsyth High School co-ed cheer team; 2024 GHSA Class 6A Cheer State Champions; commend

Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors the South Forsyth High School co-ed cheer team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Cheer State Championship, naming the athletes and coaches involved.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes the South Forsyth High School co-ed cheer team for winning the 2024 GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class 6A Cheer State Championship. It names the eighteen student-athletes on the team and the three coaches who led them, crediting their hard work, teamwork, and dedication for the win. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for the team, giving them a formal keepsake recognizing their achievement. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the House.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and honors the South Forsyth High School co-ed cheer team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Cheer State Championship.
  • Names all eighteen student-athletes on the team individually in the resolution text.
  • Commends the three coaches, Stacey Schmuhl, Lyndsey Phelps, and Lyndi McCloud, for their leadership.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors the South Forsyth High School co-ed cheer team, its eighteen student-athletes, and its three coaches. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for the team.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its practical impact is a formal, documented recognition that the team and school community can keep as a record of the championship.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's 2024 GHSA Class 6A Cheer State Championship win and credit the coaching staff and student-athletes.
  • The resolved clause has the House of Representatives officially recognize and honor the team for the championship.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.

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
  • Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
  • Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
  • Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
  • Brent Cox (R, HD-028)

Topics

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

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