Georgia CommonsHR 1835: Carys Code; commend
Last action March 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Emory University golfer Carys Code for winning the 2025 NCAA Division III Individual Championship and setting a new championship scoring record.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Carys Code, a student-athlete at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, for her academic and golf achievements, including winning the 2025 NCAA Division III Individual Championship and setting a new NCAA record with a four-day total of 285 strokes. The resolution lists her athletic honors, such as being named to the WGCA Scholar All-American and All-UAA First Team, and notes she is only the second Emory Eagle to win an individual national golf title. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Carys Code, an Emory University student-athlete, for her golf achievements and academic record.
- States she won the 2025 NCAA Division III Individual Championship with a record-setting four-day total of 285 strokes.
- Lists her honors, including WGCA Southeast All-Region, WGCA Scholar All-American, and All-UAA First Team recognitions.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Carys Code, a golfer and business student at Emory University. It does not create obligations for the general public, state agencies, or any other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly recognize an individual's accomplishments. Its main real-world consequence is the ceremonial copy prepared for Carys Code.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Carys Code's academic background at Emory's Goizueta Business School and her golf career.
- It states she won the 2025 NCAA Division III Individual Championship and set a championship record with a 285 four-day total.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend her and wish her continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“she established herself in the NCAA history books as well established an NCAA DIII championship record with her four-day total of 285 beating Carnegie Mellon's Cecilia Jia by two strokes”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
- Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
- Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- college athletics
- Emory University
- women's golf