Georgia CommonsHR 1384: Pierce County High School boys tennis team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship; commend
Last action February 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Pierce County High School boys tennis team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship, the school's first tennis state title.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Pierce County High School boys tennis team. It recognizes the team's win of the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship in May 2025, calling it the first tennis state title in the school's history and noting it was also the first-ever state title event hosted in Bearville. The resolution credits Coach Matt Hickox for his leadership and names the ten players on the team. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. Its only actions are to formally congratulate the team and direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Pierce County High School boys tennis team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship.
- Recognizes the win as the school's first tennis state title and the first state title event hosted in Bearville.
- Credits Coach Matt Hickox and names all ten team members in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Pierce County High School boys tennis team, its ten listed players, and Coach Matt Hickox. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians statewide; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to giving the team and coach official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for their championship season.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the team's 2024-2025 season, the May 2025 championship win, and the historic significance of the title for Pierce County High School and Bearville.
- The resolution names Coach Matt Hickox and lists all ten team members: J.C. Nimmer, Aaden Carlon, Thomas Lucas, Grayson Rodgers, Christian Thorne, Rhett Godwin, Bryce Taylor, Colby Coates, Kellen Roberts, and Jeb Bradley.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“this championship represents the first tennis state title in the history of Pierce County High School, marking a milestone for the program and the community”
“the members of this body congratulate the Pierce County High School boys tennis team on winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
Topics
- Pierce County High School
- high school tennis
- GHSA championship
- legislative honor
- Georgia House resolution