Georgia CommonsHR 163: North Oconee High School football team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; commend
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the North Oconee High School football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the North Oconee High School football team in Oconee County. It recounts the team's undefeated 15-win season in 2024 and its win over Marist by a score of 14-7 to capture the school's first state football championship, under Head Coach Tyler Aurandt. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's congratulations and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team, so they have a formal record of the honor.
What the bill does
- Congratulates the North Oconee High School football team on the House floor for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship.
- States the team finished the 2024 season undefeated with 15 wins and beat Marist 14-7 in the title game.
- Credits Head Coach Tyler Aurandt and the team for the program's first state championship.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The North Oconee High School football team, its head coach Tyler Aurandt, and the school and Oconee County community that the resolution says the win brought recognition to.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is that the team and school receive an official state record recognizing their 2024 championship season.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- The further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
- The whereas clauses recount the team's 15-0 record and 14-7 championship win over Marist.
From the bill
“the team brought special recognition to its school and to Oconee County by winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship against Marist with a final score of 14-7”
“the members of this body congratulate the North Oconee High School football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
- Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
- Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
Topics
- high school football
- North Oconee High School
- Oconee County
- GHSA championship
- legislative commendation