Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 680: Anderson, Will, Jr.; commend
Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr., a Hampton, Georgia native, for his football career and community work.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Will Anderson Jr., a Hampton, Georgia native and NFL defensive end for the Houston Texans, for his athletic achievements and community involvement. It lists his professional honors, including being drafted third overall in 2023 and being named Defensive Rookie of the Year, as well as his college accomplishments at the University of Alabama, including a national championship and multiple national awards. The resolution does not create or change any law. It simply states the House's recognition of Anderson and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Will Anderson Jr. for his athletic achievements and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Anderson.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Will Anderson Jr., a professional football player from Hampton, Georgia. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which handles distribution of the document.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to formally recording the Georgia House's recognition of Anderson's achievements and providing him a keepsake copy of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recite Anderson's football achievements, including his 2023 NFL Draft selection and Alabama national championship.
- The resolving clause formally commends Anderson for his athletic success and community devotion and wishes him continued health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Anderson.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Will Anderson Jr., for his athletic success and devotion to his community as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-78)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-89)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Will Anderson Jr.
- Georgia General Assembly honors
- NFL athletes