HR875: HR875 Cooper, Owen; winning the 50 and the 100 Freestyle State Championships; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Owen Cooper, a student at North Forsyth High School, for winning the 50 and 100 freestyle races at the State Swimming Championship. The resolution praises his training, sportsmanship, and skill, and states that his achievements have brought pride and recognition to himself, his school, and his community. The resolution formally commends Cooper and wishes him future success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Cooper. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor passed by the House.

• Formally recognizes and commends Owen Cooper for winning the 50 and 100 freestyle events at the State Swimming Championship.
• Extends the House's best wishes for Cooper's future success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Cooper.

The resolution directly names and honors Owen Cooper, a student at North Forsyth High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. Its practical impact is that Owen Cooper receives an official document from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorating his swimming achievements.

• The whereas clauses describe Cooper's win in the 50 and 100 freestyle events at the State Swimming Championship and praise his character and sportsmanship.
• The resolving clause formally commends Cooper and wishes him continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Cooper.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)

• high school sports
• swimming
• student achievement
• commendation resolution