HR829: HR829 Williams, Joseph; Alpharetta High School; winning the 2024 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the 110m hurdles; commend

This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It honors Joseph Williams, a junior at Alpharetta High School, for winning the 2024 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.11 seconds, making him the first state champion in that event in school history. The resolution recites his athletic season, his training and discipline, and the coaching of Head Coach AJ Merine. It does not change any Georgia law. It simply directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Joseph Williams.

• Formally commends Joseph Williams for winning the 2024 GHSA 6A state title in the 110m hurdles.
• States that he ran the race in 14.11 seconds, becoming the first state champion in that event in Alpharetta High School's history.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Joseph Williams.
• Extends the House's best wishes for his continued success but creates no legal requirements or funding.

The resolution names Joseph Williams, a student athlete at Alpharetta High School, and references his coach, AJ Merine. It has no legal effect on the public, government agencies, or any other Georgians.

This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change. It carries no funding, penalties, or legal obligations, but it creates an official House record recognizing a specific student's athletic achievement and gives him a keepsake copy of the resolution.

• The whereas clauses describe Williams' season, his 14.11 second winning time in the 110m hurdles, and his status as the first state champion in that event at Alpharetta High School.
• The resolving clause has the House commend Williams and wish him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Williams.

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• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)

• high school sports
• track and field
• legislative commendation
• Alpharetta High School