HR836: HR836 Milton Eagles football team; winning the 2024 GHSA 5A State Football Championship; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Milton Eagles football team's 2024 season. The resolution recites the team's accomplishments: a perfect 15-0 record, a third state football championship, and a seventh consecutive region championship, crediting the players and Head Coach Ben Reaves for the team's success. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House commends the team and wishes them continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.

• Formally commends the Milton Eagles football team for winning the 2024 GHSA 5A State Football Championship.
• Recites the team's undefeated 15-0 record and its third state and seventh consecutive region championship.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued success.

The resolution directly names the Milton Eagles high school football team, its players, and Head Coach Ben Reaves. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not create requirements, funding, or penalties. Its significance is symbolic, giving the team and coach formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for their championship season.

• The whereas clauses describe the team's 15-0 season, its third state championship, and seventh consecutive region championship.
• The resolved clause formally commends the team and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

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

• high school football
• GHSA championship
• Milton Eagles
• legislative commendation