Georgia CommonsHR 1379: Juniors Running Club of Norcross; commend
Last action February 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Juniors Running Club of Norcross for its achievements during the 2025-2026 running season, including race wins and a trip to national middle school championships.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Juniors Running Club of Norcross, a youth and adult running program based at Baldwin Elementary School in Norcross, Georgia. It does not change any law. The text recounts the club's history since 2013, its growth to over 100 elementary runners, 30 middle school runners, and 15 adult runners, and its recent season's accomplishments, including 1,601 total miles run by the Baldwin Juniors, multiple podium finishes at county and regional meets, and a trip to compete in the Middle School Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. The resolution formally commends the club for its achievements and extends best wishes for continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the club.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Juniors Running Club of Norcross for its 2025-2026 season achievements.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the club.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
The Juniors Running Club of Norcross, including its elementary, middle school, and adult runners, along with Baldwin Elementary, Summerour Middle, and Norcross High School communities in Gwinnett County, Georgia, who are named and honored in the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic. It gives the club official recognition from the state House of Representatives, which the club may use for community pride or publicity, but it changes no rights, funding, or rules.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail the club's founding in 2013, its growth, and its 2025-2026 season results, including 1,601 total miles and multiple podium finishes.
- The resolved clause formally commends the club for its achievements and wishes it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the club.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Juniors Running Club of Norcross for their remarkable achievements during the 2025-2026 season and extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
Topics
- youth athletics
- Norcross
- Gwinnett County schools
- commendation resolution