HR869: HR869 Patton, Samantha; State Championship in the Girls 130LB Weight Class Division at the 2024 traditional Wrestling State championship; commend

25 LC 129 0446 House Resolution 869 By: Representatives Ford of the 170th and Cannon of the 172nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Samantha Patton on winning the State Championship in the1 Girls 130LB Weight Class Division at the 2024 GHSA Traditional Wrestling State2 Championship; and for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, Samantha Patton of Cook High School earned the top title in the state with her4 win in the Girls 130LB Weight Class Division at the 2024 GHSA Traditional Wrestling State5 Championship; and6 WHEREAS, Samantha's performance at the state tournament and championship victory have7 earned her the title of first Lady Hornet to become a state cha mp in wrestling, and are a8 fitting end to an exceptional high school wrestling career; and9 WHEREAS, this stellar young woman epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and10 character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and11 WHEREAS, her months of training and competition have been rewarded with an impressive12 win, and it is appropriate that she holds the title of champion; and13 H. R. 869 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0446 WHEREAS, Samantha's victory was the culmination of a season of hard work, dedication,14 and excellent sportsmanship; and15 WHEREAS, her superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned her the respect and16 admiration of her teammates and challengers; and17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlati ve abilities of this18 accomplished and gifted student-athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and respect she has19 brought to herself, her school, and her community, be appropriately recognized.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body recognize and commend Samantha Patton on winning the State22 Championship in the Girls 130LB Weight Class Division at the 20 24 GHSA Traditional23 Wrestling State Championship and extend best wishes for success in the future.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make an appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to26 Samantha Patton.27 H. R. 869 - 2 -