HR 1618: Wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; commend
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House Resolution 1618
By: Representatives Dunahoo of the 31st, Erwin of the 32nd, Persinger of the 119th, and Gaines of the 120th
A RESOLUTION
Commending the wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School demonstrated exceptional skill, discipline, and competitive excellence during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season, qualifying a combined 45 wrestlers to compete among the state's top athletes and producing 10 individual state champions; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson High School continued its long-standing tradition of excellence by winning the 2026 GHSA Class 3A Traditional Wrestling Team State Championship, securing the program's 26th traditional state title, and earlier in the season, the team captured the 2026 GHSA Class 3A Team Duals State Championship, the program's 26th duals title and the most of any school; and
WHEREAS, East Jackson High School achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2026 GHSA Class 2A Traditional Wrestling Team State Championship, the first traditional team state title in the program's history, following an impressive season that also included a runner-up finish in the 2026 GHSA Class 2A Team Duals State Championship; and
WHEREAS, the Commerce High School wrestling program continued its proud competitive tradition by finishing second in its classification at the 2026 GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Championships and advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 GHSA Team Duals State Championships; and
WHEREAS, the Jackson County High School wrestling program likewise demonstrated exceptional competitive strength during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season by advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 GHSA Team Duals State Championships in its classification and finishing eighth at the 2026 GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Championships; and
WHEREAS, these remarkable accomplishments stand as testament to the dedication of these student-athletes, coaches, families, and communities, representing a proud achievement for Jackson County and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season 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 appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School.