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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 104: Hebron Christian Academy football team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship; commend

Last action January 29, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Hebron Christian Academy football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship.

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In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Hebron Christian Academy football team for its 2024 season, in which the team finished 12-2 and won the GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship by defeating Prince Avenue Christian School 56-28. The resolution recites the team's season record, praises the players' teamwork and dedication, and credits Head Coach Jonathan Gess. It formally congratulates 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. It does not change any Georgia law.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates the Hebron Christian Academy football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship.
  • States the team's 2024 season record as 12 wins and 2 losses and notes the championship game final score of 56-28 over Prince Avenue Christian School.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
  • Extends the House's best wishes to the team for continued future success.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Hebron Christian Academy football team, its head coach Jonathan Gess, and the school. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives the team and school official recognition from the state legislature, which they can keep as a memento of the championship season.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses recount the team's 12-2 season record and its 56-28 championship win over Prince Avenue Christian School under Head Coach Jonathan Gess.
  • The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish it continued success.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.

From the bill

the team brought special recognition to its school by winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship against Prince Avenue Christian School with a final score of 56-28

Describes the championship game result that prompted the resolution.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)Primary sponsor
  • Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
  • Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)

Topics

  • high school football
  • GHSA championship
  • Hebron Christian Academy
  • legislative commendation

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