Georgia CommonsHR 1733: Terrell Academy Lady Eagles; winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship; congratulate
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution congratulates the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team for winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship, recognizing the players and their coach by name.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team after their 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship win. It recounts the team's season record of 23 wins and 5 losses and their 51 to 48 championship victory over Lakeview Academy. The resolution names each player on the roster, credits Head Coach Eric Israel, who was named District 3 AAA and GIAA AAA Coach of the Year, and highlights senior Sally Masters, who was named District 3 AAA and GIAA AAA Player of the Year. It formally congratulates the team and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for winning the 2026 GIAA AAA state title.
- Names all twelve players on the championship roster in the resolution's text.
- Recognizes Head Coach Eric Israel's District 3 AAA and GIAA AAA Coach of the Year honors.
- Recognizes senior player Sally Masters as District 3 AAA and GIAA AAA Player of the Year.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team, its players, Head Coach Eric Israel, Terrell Academy, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a public, formal recognition by the Georgia House of a local school team's athletic achievement, giving the players and coach an official record of their state championship season.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the team's season record of 23 wins and 5 losses and its 51-48 championship win over Lakeview Academy.
- It lists all twelve team members by name and credits Head Coach Eric Israel's coaching honors.
- It resolves that the House congratulates the team and wishes them continued success.
- It directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team brought special recognition to its school and to Terrell County by winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship against Lakeview Academy with a final score of 51 to 48”
“the members of this body congratulate the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team for winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- David Clark (R, HD-100)
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
Topics
- high school sports
- basketball championship
- Terrell Academy
- Georgia House resolution