Georgia CommonsHR 1084: West Forsyth High School Girls Lacrosse Team; winning the 2025 Georgia High School Association Division 3 State Championship; recognize
Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution honors the West Forsyth High School Girls Lacrosse Team for winning the 2025 Georgia High School Association Division 3 State Championship, the program's first girls lacrosse state title.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes the West Forsyth High School Girls Lacrosse Team for its 2025 season, in which the team finished 19-2 and won the GHSA Division 3 State Championship by defeating Walton High School 16-7 on May 16, 2025 at Denmark High School. The resolution notes the team followed runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024 before capturing this first-ever girls lacrosse state title for the school. It commends the athletes and coaching staff 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; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the West Forsyth High School Girls Lacrosse Team for winning the 2025 GHSA Division 3 State Championship.
- States the team's final record for the season as 19-2 and describes the 16-7 championship win over Walton High School.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial resolution honoring a specific achievement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the West Forsyth High School Girls Lacrosse Team, its coaching staff, and the West Forsyth High School community in Forsyth County. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; its significance is symbolic. It gives the team and school an official, permanent record of recognition from the Georgia General Assembly for their state championship achievement.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the team's 19-2 record and its 16-7 win over Walton High School on May 16, 2025 at Denmark High School.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the team for the championship.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the West Forsyth Girls Lacrosse Team captured the 2025 GHSA Division 3 State Championship, defeating the Walton High School Raiders by a decisive final score of 16-7 and securing the first girls lacrosse state title in program history”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
- Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
- Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
- Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
- Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
- David Clark (R, HD-100)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls lacrosse
- Forsyth County
- legislative recognition