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HR 410: Mercer Bears football team; exceptional 2024 season, Southern Conference championship, and their contributions to athletic excellence and school pride; commend

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House Resolution 410

By: Representatives Herring of the 145th, Jones of the 143rd, Reeves of the 99th, Crowe of the 118th, Hong of the 103rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Mercer Bears football team for their exceptional 2024 season, their Southern Conference championship, and their contributions to athletic excellence and school pride; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, under the leadership of first-year Head Coach Mike Jacobs, the Bears demonstrated remarkable teamwork, determination, and skill, advancing to the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs and competing valiantly in the quarterfinals; and

WHEREAS, the Bears achieved an undefeated 7–0 record at home, reflecting their dominance at Five Star Stadium and their commitment to excellence in front of their fans; and

WHEREAS, several members of the Mercer Bears football team were recognized for their outstanding performances, including TJ Moore, who was named a unanimous All-American by the FCS Athletic Directors Association; Brayden Manley, who was named to the second team of the Stats Perform FCS All-America team; Myles Redding, who was named to the second team of the Stats Perform FCS All-America team; and Brayden Smith, who was named to the third team of the Stats Perform FCS All-America team; and

WHEREAS, the success of the Mercer Bears football program brings pride to Mercer University, including its students, faculty, and alumni, as well as the greater Macon-Bibb community, highlighting the values of discipline, sportsmanship, and perseverance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Mercer Bears football team for their exceptional 2024 season, their Southern Conference championship, and their inspiring contributions to the community and collegiate athletics.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize Coach Mike Jacobs for his leadership in his first year as head coach, the players for their dedication and hard work, and Mercer University for its ongoing commitment to athletic and academic excellence.

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 Coach Mike Jacobs, the Mercer Bears football team, and Mercer University.