Georgia CommonsHR 1746: Shirley, Bethany; commend
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Bethany Shirley, a homeschooled senior and nationally ranked junior air rifle athlete, for her competitive achievements.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure the legislature uses to publicly recognize a person's achievements rather than to change any law. It honors Bethany Shirley, a homeschooled high school senior from the Class of 2026 who competes in sporter air rifle shooting. The resolution lists her accomplishments, including sweeping the CMP, 4-H, and American Legion National Championships in 2025, winning gold at the Gary Anderson Invitational, the Camp Perry Open, and the Daisy Nationals, and earning back-to-back silver medals at the Junior Air Rifle Nationals. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Bethany Shirley for her achievements as a junior sporter air rifle athlete.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bethany Shirley.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her future success.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Bethany Shirley, a homeschooled student athlete. It has no regulatory effect on any broader group of Georgians; it is a ceremonial honor recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly honoring Bethany Shirley's shooting achievements and providing her with an official copy of the House's commendation.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Bethany Shirley's competitive record, including national championship sweeps and multiple gold and silver medals.
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends her and wishes her future success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Bethany Shirley and extend best wishes for success in the future.”
“she achieved a rare sweep of the CMP, 4-H, and American Legion National Championships, demonstrating her dominance across all major governing bodies”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- youth sports
- 4-H
- marksmanship