Georgia CommonsHR 1953: Excellence of Morehouse College Athletics and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship teams; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Morehouse College's Athletics Department and honors its men's basketball and track and field teams for winning Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Morehouse College's Athletics Department for its commitment to excellence in intercollegiate sports. It specifically honors the Morehouse College men's basketball team and the men's track and field team for each winning a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) championship during the most recent season. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Morehouse College Athletics Department and both championship teams as a formal record of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Morehouse College Athletics Department for its commitment to excellence in intercollegiate athletics.
- Gives special recognition to the Morehouse College men's basketball team as a SIAC champion for the most recent season.
- Gives special recognition to the Morehouse College track and field team as a SIAC champion for the most recent season.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to produce and distribute copies of the resolution to the athletics department and both teams.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Morehouse College's Athletics Department, its men's basketball team, and its track and field team, along with the campus community and alumni network the resolution says these achievements inspire.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal effect. It gives Morehouse College's athletics program and two championship teams official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, which can be used for institutional pride, publicity, and record keeping.
Key provisions
- Recognizes and commends the Morehouse College Athletics Department for its continued commitment to excellence in intercollegiate athletics.
- Gives special recognition to the men's basketball team and the track and field team as SIAC champions during the most recent season.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the athletics department and the two teams.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Morehouse College Athletics Department for its continued commitment to excellence in intercollegiate athletics.”
“special recognition is given to the Morehouse College mens basketball team as well as the Morehouse College track and field team for their outstanding achievements as Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Champions”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
Topics
- Morehouse College
- college athletics
- HBCU sports
- legislative commendation