HR 1316: Yoo, Athena; 2024 GHSA Class 7A Girls Golf Individual State Champion; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Athena Yoo, a golfer at Lambert High School, for winning the individual state golf championship in the Georgia High School Association's Class 7A division during the 2024 spring season. It recounts her two-day score of 140 at the state tournament held at Sunset Hills Country Club in Carrollton, Georgia, and notes that her performance helped Lambert High School win its tenth overall and fifth consecutive team state title. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Athena Yoo for her achievement, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Athena Yoo for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 7A Girls Golf Individual State Championship.
• States as fact her two-day score of 140 at the state tournament and her contribution to Lambert High School's team title.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Athena Yoo.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Athena Yoo, a student athlete at Lambert High School, and references Lambert High School's girls golf program. It has no effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring Athena Yoo's athletic achievement and providing her with an official record of that recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe Athena Yoo's win at the May 20-21, 2024 GHSA Class 7A Girls Golf State Championship with a two-day score of 140.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend her for the championship title.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Athena Yoo.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

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

• high school golf
• GHSA state championship
• Lambert High School
• legislative commendation