Georgia CommonsHR 315: Crumbley, Jacob; commend
Last action February 19, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jacob Crumbley, a Harris County native, for being named U.S. Soccer's 2024 Male Cerebral Palsy Player of the Year.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jacob Crumbley, a graduate of Harris County High School who was named U.S. Soccer's 2024 Male Cerebral Palsy Player of the Year. It recounts his soccer career, including joining the U.S. Cerebral Palsy Men's National Team in 2018, playing in international competitions in countries such as Spain, England, and Ireland, and helping the team reach seventh place at the IFCPF World Cup. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends Crumbley on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him, which is standard practice for commendation resolutions in the General Assembly.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Jacob Crumbley on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his soccer achievements.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Crumbley.
- Extends the House's best wishes for his continued success in soccer.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jacob Crumbley, a Harris County athlete, and reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. It has no regulatory effect on any other group, agency, or industry in the state.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic, publicly honoring a Georgia athlete's accomplishments in international disability sports and providing him an official record of recognition from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Crumbley's background, his role on the U.S. Cerebral Palsy Men's National Team, and his 2024 World Cup performance.
- The resolving clause formally commends Crumbley and wishes him continued success on and off the field.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Crumbley.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Jacob Crumbley, U.S. Soccer's 2024 Male Cerebral Palsy Player of the Year, and extend best wishes for continued success both on and off the field.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia athletes
- cerebral palsy sports
- Harris County