House Resolution 347
By: Representatives Cox of the 28th, Jasperse of the 11th, Glaize of the 67th, Douglas of the
78th, Cannon of the 172nd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Urging all Georgia high schools to establish flag football programs for girls; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, flag football for girls is one of the fastest growing sports in America; and
WHEREAS, flag football can help girls develop critical life skills such as teamwork,
leadership, and confidence while also providing beneficial physical activity; and
WHEREAS, flag football is a low-contact sport, with no height or weight restrictions, that
is open to girls of all skill levels; and
WHEREAS, over 100 colleges have established varsity flag football programs for women
and girls; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of high school flag football programs for girls would be
beneficial not only to the girls and women joining such programs but also for the community
as a whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body urge all Georgia high schools to establish a flag football program
for girls to expand its existing endeavors and opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.