HR837: HR837 Milton Eagles boys cross country team; winning the 2024 GHSA 5A Boys Cross Country State Championship; commend

25 LC 129 0294 House Resolution 837 By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Cox of the 28th, and Reeves of the 99th A RESOLUTION Commending the Milton Eagles boys cross country team for winnin g the 2024 GHSA 5A1 Boys Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Milton Eagles boys cross country team has establis hed and maintained a3 proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and4 WHEREAS, this superlative team has completed another triumphant season of cross country5 competition that included several prestigious invitationals and meets; and6 WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made this team7 a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its remarkable8 2024 campaign, the team captured its second boys cross country state championship in9 school history; and10 WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding11 athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity o f purpose and spirit of each12 member of the team; its elite skill level and continuing growth ; and the astute direction of13 Head Coach Katie Bailey; and14 H. R. 837 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0294 WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by15 performing with confidence, grit, and precision over months of training and competition, it16 is abundantly proper to call them champions.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body commend the Milton Eagles boys cross country team for winning19 the 2024 GHSA 5A Boys Cross Country State Championship and extend their most sincere20 best wishes for continued success. 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the23 Milton Eagles boys cross country team.24 H. R. 837 - 2 -