HR731: HR731 Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team; winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives congratulates the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team for capturing the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship. The text recounts that this was the team's third consecutive state title and its seventh in nine years, crediting the team's dedication and the leadership of Head Coach Shelly Cranford. It names four All-State runners recognized on the team: Ella Gibbs, a three-time individual state champion; Lily Farrell, the state runner-up; Ellen Arnold, who finished sixth overall; and Anna Lynch, who finished seventh overall. The resolution formally congratulates the team and wishes it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the team.

• Formally congratulates the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship.
• Recognizes the team's third consecutive state championship and seventh title in nine years.
• Names four All-State team members and their individual finishes in the championship.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

The Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team, its head coach Shelly Cranford, and the four named All-State runners are directly recognized. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute a copy to the team.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but provides official state recognition of the team's athletic achievement, giving the students, coach, and school a formal record of commendation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe the team's 2024 season, its third consecutive state championship, and its seventh title in nine years.
• The resolution names four All-State runners: Ella Gibbs, Lily Farrell, Ellen Arnold, and Anna Lynch, along with their individual finishes.
• The resolving clause formally congratulates the team and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the team.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)Primary sponsor

• high school sports
• cross country
• Bleckley County
• legislative commendation