HR680: HR680 Anderson, Will, Jr.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Will Anderson Jr., a professional football player from Hampton, Georgia. It lists his accomplishments, including being drafted third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, and earning a Pro Bowl selection, as well as his college career at the University of Alabama, where he helped win a national championship and earned multiple national defensive awards. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends him for his athletic success and community involvement, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Anderson. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Will Anderson Jr. for his athletic achievements and community involvement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Anderson.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Anderson for continued health and happiness.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names and honors Will Anderson Jr., a Houston Texans football player from Hampton, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for him.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly honor a Georgia native's athletic accomplishments and community work.

• The whereas clauses detail Anderson's professional accomplishments, including being drafted third overall in 2023 and winning Defensive Rookie of the Year.
• The whereas clauses also describe his college career at the University of Alabama, including a national championship and multiple defensive awards.
• The resolved clause formally commends Anderson for his athletic success and community devotion.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Anderson.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)Primary sponsor
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)

• commendation resolution
• professional athletes
• Georgia sports figures
• Houston Texans