Georgia CommonsHR 2058: Heritage High School girls basketball team; congratulate
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution congratulates the Heritage High School girls basketball team from Ringgold, Georgia, for winning the 2026 Region 7AAA and State Championships.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Heritage High School girls basketball team from Ringgold, Georgia. It recognizes the team's 2026 Region 7AAA Championship and State Championship, achieved with a 28-4 overall record, marking the first basketball State Championship in Catoosa County history. The resolution names individual achievements, including Tori Epps as State Semifinals and Finals MVP, Paisley Collins as GACA All-State, Bailee Hollis and Ema Tanner for their combined softball and basketball championships, Georgia Gracy for a game-tying shot in the championship game, and Coach Greg Elkins for being named Region and State Coach of the Year. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Heritage High School girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Region 7AAA and State Championships.
- Recognizes individual players and the coach by name for specific honors and achievements during the season.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no legal or regulatory effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Heritage High School girls basketball team, players Tori Epps, Paisley Collins, Bailee Hollis, Ema Tanner, and Georgia Gracy, and coach Greg Elkins, all from Ringgold, Georgia in Catoosa County.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes no law; its significance is symbolic recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of a local high school team's championship season and a historic first for basketball in Catoosa County.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recite the team's 28-4 record, its Region 7AAA and State Championship titles, and individual player and coach honors.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish it continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“Heritage became the first team in Catoosa County history to win a State Championship in basketball”
“the members of this body congratulate the Heritage High School girls basketball team upon becoming the 2026 Region 7AAA Champions and 2026 State Champions”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)
- Mitchell Horner (R, HD-003)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls basketball
- Catoosa County
- state champions
- legislative commendation