Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 410: Mercer Bears football team; exceptional 2024 season, Southern Conference championship, and their contributions to athletic excellence and school pride; commend
Last action February 26, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Mercer Bears football team for winning the 2024 Southern Conference championship and reaching the NCAA Division I FCS playoff quarterfinals.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Mercer University's football team for its 2024 season, in which the Bears finished 11-3 overall, went 7-1 in Southern Conference play to win the conference title, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs under first-year head coach Mike Jacobs. It also notes the team went undefeated at home and highlights several players who earned All-America recognition. The resolution commends the team, recognizes Coach Jacobs and the players, and acknowledges Mercer University. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the coach, the team, and the university. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Mercer Bears football team for its 11-3 record and 2024 Southern Conference championship.
- Recognizes head coach Mike Jacobs for his leadership in his first year and the players for their performance.
- Acknowledges Mercer University for its commitment to athletic and academic excellence.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the coach, team, and university.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names the Mercer Bears football team, head coach Mike Jacobs, individual players recognized for awards, and Mercer University, including its students, faculty, and alumni, as well as the Macon-Bibb community connected to the school.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the team's achievements and the distribution of official copies to the coach, players, and university as keepsakes.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the Bears' 11-3 overall record and 7-1 Southern Conference record, including an undefeated 7-0 home record.
- Names four players recognized on All-America teams: TJ Moore, Brayden Manley, Myles Redding, and Brayden Smith.
- The first resolving clause commends the team for the season, championship, and community contributions.
- The second resolving clause recognizes Coach Mike Jacobs and the players specifically.
- The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Coach Jacobs, the team, and Mercer University.
From the bill
“the Mercer Bears football team concluded their 2024 season with an impressive overall record of 11–3, finishing as champions of the Southern Conference (SoCon) with a 7–1 conference record”
“TJ Moore, who was named a unanimous All-American by the FCS Athletic Directors Association”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-99)
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
Topics
- Mercer University
- college football
- Southern Conference
- legislative commendation
- Macon-Bibb community