Georgia CommonsHR 1907: Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship, the team's first title in 61 years.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team for its 2026 season, in which the team won 27 games and lost only four, capping the run with a 51 to 48 victory in the GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship game. The resolution formally congratulates the team and its head coach, Chris Tipton, and extends best wishes for future success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a statement of recognition passed by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship.
- Recites the team's 27-4 season record and its 51-48 win in the championship game.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team and Head Coach Chris Tipton. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law or fund any program. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving the team and coach official recognition from the state legislature for their championship season.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the team's 27-4 season record and its 51-48 win in the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team captured its first state basketball championship title in 61 years”
“the members of this body congratulate the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
Topics
- high school sports
- Murray County
- girls basketball
- GHSA championship
- legislative commendation