Georgia CommonsHR 1286: University of West Georgia cheerleading team; commend
Last action February 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the University of West Georgia cheerleading team for winning 40 national championships since 2001, including its 2026 Division I titles.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It formally praises the University of West Georgia cheerleading team for its record of success, citing 34 team titles and six partner titles for a combined 40 national championships between 2001 and 2026. The resolution notes the team's recent win of the Division I National Championship in both the Large Co-Ed and All-Girl divisions at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Championship in Orlando, Florida. It names the coaching staff and lists every member of the 2025-2026 Large Co-ed and All-Girl squads. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team, but the resolution creates no legal requirements, spending, or changes to Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the University of West Georgia cheerleading team for its history of national championship success from 2001 to 2026.
- Recognizes the team's 2026 Division I National Championship wins in the Large Co-Ed and All-Girl divisions.
- Names the team's coaches and lists all members of the 2025-2026 Large Co-ed and All-Girl squads by name.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The University of West Georgia cheerleading team, its named coaches and athletes, and the university itself are the direct subjects of this honorary resolution. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, public statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its main significance is symbolic, giving the team and university official acknowledgment of their championship record in the House's records.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recite the team's record of 34 team titles and six partner titles totaling 40 national championships from 2001 to 2026.
- It credits the Large Co-Ed and All-Girl squads with winning the Division I National Championship at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Championship in Orlando, Florida.
- The resolving clause has the House commend the team's legacy of excellence and wish it continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to the cheerleading team.
From the bill
“the UWG cheerleading team has won 34 team titles and six partner titles, for a total of 40 national championships for All-Girl and Co-ed squads from 2001-2026”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
- Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
Topics
- University of West Georgia
- cheerleading
- college athletics
- legislative honors