Georgia CommonsHR 55: Rippe, Christen; Gavin Haslett; 2024 Literary State Champions in Dramatic Interpretation; commend
Last action January 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates Christen Rippe and Gavin Haslett of Forsyth Central High School for winning the 2024 Literary State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Christen Rippe and Gavin Haslett, students at Forsyth Central High School, for winning the 2024 Literary State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation, a competitive speech event. The resolution notes that the two students beat competitors from schools in Cherokee County, Grayson County, and Richmond Hill. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Rippe and Haslett as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Christen Rippe and Gavin Haslett for winning the 2024 Literary State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation.
- States that the two students defeated competitors from schools in Cherokee County, Grayson County, and Richmond Hill.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the two honorees.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Christen Rippe and Gavin Haslett, students at Forsyth Central High School, and references the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare copies for them. It has no effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial consequence and does not alter any Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to providing Rippe and Haslett with an official, printed commendation from the state legislature recognizing their speech competition achievement.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses state that Rippe and Haslett won the 2024 Literary State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation while representing Forsyth Central High School.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally congratulate the two students and wish them future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the honorees.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Christen Rippe and Gavin Haslett, the 2024 Literary State Champions in Dramatic Interpretation, and extend best wishes for future success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
- Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
- Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
- Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
- Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
- David Clark (R, HD-100)
Topics
- high school speech competition
- legislative commendation
- Forsyth Central High School
- Georgia House resolutions