Georgia CommonsHR 1787: Rock Springs Christian Academy wrestling team; winning the 2026 GAPPS State Wrestling Championship; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Rock Springs Christian Academy wrestling team for winning the 2026 GAPPS State Wrestling Championship.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Rock Springs Christian Academy wrestling team for capturing the 2026 GAPPS (Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools) State Wrestling Championship, the team's second such title. The resolution praises the team's coaches, Jonathan Bischoff and Jason Valdez, and names the fifteen team members. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Congratulates the Rock Springs Christian Academy wrestling team for winning the 2026 GAPPS State Wrestling Championship.
- Names the team's two coaches and fifteen listed players in the official record of the resolution.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued success, with no funding, penalty, or change to Georgia law involved.
Who it affects
The Rock Springs Christian Academy wrestling team, its coaches Jonathan Bischoff and Jason Valdez, and the fifteen named team members are directly recognized. The resolution has no effect on any other Georgians or institutions.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a ceremonial gesture. Its practical significance is that the team and school receive an official, permanent record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for their championship season.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's season, its second state championship, and credit the coaching staff for the team's success.
- Lists all fifteen team members by name as part of the official commendation.
- The resolving clause formally congratulates the team and wishes them continued success.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team captured its second state wrestling championship”
“it is abundantly proper to call them champions”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
- Beth Camp (R, HD-135)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
Topics
- high school wrestling
- Rock Springs Christian Academy
- GAPPS championship
- legislative commendation