House Resolution 1404
By: Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Erwin of the 32nd, Cox of the
28th, and Campbell of the 171st
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Thomas County Central High School football team for winning the 2025
GHSA Class 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Thomas County Central High School football team has established and
maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics;
and
WHEREAS, this superlative team has completed another triumphant season of football
competition by setting an all-time program and state record for scoring with 808 points; and
WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made this team
a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its remarkable
2025 campaign, the team captured another state football championship; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the
team; its superb offensive and defensive talents; and the astute direction of Head Coach
Justin Rogers; and
WHEREAS, Deuce Lawrence set an all-time State Championship Rushing record with 380
yards, set the all-time single season rushing record for Thomas County Central High School
with 2,267 yards, and selected as an all-American for his efforts; and
WHEREAS, quarterback Jalen Johnson finished his career as the all-time leading passing
leader for Thomas County Central with over 6,000 yards, all-time leading touchdowns with
over 100, and never lost a single game at home as a starter; and
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is
abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate the Thomas County Central High School football
team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 5A State Football Championship and extend best
wishes for their continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Thomas County Central High School football team.