HR 2085: St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for going undefeated and winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team, known as the Golden Lions, for completing a perfect 33-0 season and winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship over Pace Academy by a score of 54 to 51. The resolution praises the team's athletic performance, unity, and the leadership of Head Coach Will Cloyd, a 2008 alumnus of the school. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply congratulates the team and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
What the bill does
- Congratulates the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship.
- Recognizes the team's undefeated 33-0 season, the only unbeaten team in Georgia that year.
- Credits Head Coach Will Cloyd, a 2008 alumnus of the school, for the team's success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.
Who it affects
The St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team, its head coach Will Cloyd, and the school community are directly honored. The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a Georgia high school team's championship season, which the team and school can keep as a formal record of the achievement.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble describes the team's 33-0 record and its 54 to 51 championship win over Pace Academy.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the team.
From the bill
“the only unbeaten team in Georgia”
“the members of this body congratulate the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
- Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
Topics
- high school sports
- basketball championship
- St. Pius X Catholic High School
- legislative honors