Georgia CommonsHR 1903: East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team; victory in the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team for winning the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship, the school's first state title.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the East Laurens Lady Falcons girls basketball team for defeating the Elbert County Blue Devils 63-55 to win the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship. The resolution notes this was the first state championship in East Laurens High School's history and the team's first state championship appearance. The resolution names the team's head coach and each student-athlete on the roster. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of praise. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Commends the East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team by name for winning the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship.
- Recognizes Head Coach Danielle Lowther and lists each of the team's student-athletes individually in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no regulatory effect.
Who it affects
The East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team, its head coach and players, East Laurens High School, and the surrounding community in the area represented by Representative Hatchett of the 155th District.
Why it matters
The resolution gives official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a local high school team's historic first state championship, providing a lasting record and a copy the team and school can keep, though it carries no legal or financial effect.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the 63-55 championship victory over the Elbert County Blue Devils and note it is the school's first state title.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally commend the team for its achievement and for bringing pride to its school and community.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“this championship marks the first state title in school history and the first state championship appearance for the Lady Falcons, making the achievement especially historic and noteworthy”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls basketball
- East Laurens High School
- GHSA championship
- legislative commendation