HR705: HR705 Lanier County High School baseball team; winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Baseball Championship; commend
Last action March 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the Lanier County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class A Division II State Baseball Championship.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Lanier County High School baseball team's 2024 championship season. It praises the team's record, teamwork, and coaching, and highlights individual contributions such as the team's MVP hitting a decisive grand slam. The resolution does not change any law. It formally congratulates the team on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team, serving as an official commendation rather than a binding legal action.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Lanier County High School baseball team on winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Baseball Championship.
- Recognizes the team's 32-10 season record and credits head coach John White and MVP Grant Gano for the team's success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued future success.
Who it affects
The Lanier County High School baseball team, its head coach John White, and player Grant Gano are directly named and honored. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it gives the team official statewide recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, providing a formal, lasting record of their championship achievement for the school and community.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the team's 2024 season, its championship win, its 32-10 record, and standout performances by coach John White and MVP Grant Gano.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives officially congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
Topics
- high school sports
- baseball
- Lanier County
- legislative commendation