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HR 703: Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs; winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; commend

Last action March 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A House resolution honors the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class A Division II State Championship, the school's first softball title.

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In plain language

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team. It does not change any law; it formally congratulates the team on winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship in 2024, ending the season with a 24-4 record, which the resolution notes was the school's first softball championship. The resolution highlights the performance of MVP Jaden Benefield and the leadership of head coach Ben Davis. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team for winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Championship.
  • Recognizes MVP Jaden Benefield's pitching performance and head coach Ben Davis's leadership by name.
  • Notes the team's 24-4 season record and its status as Lanier County's first softball championship.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team, MVP Jaden Benefield, and head coach Ben Davis. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical impact is that the team receives an official state recognition document commemorating their championship season, which schools and athletes often value as a lasting keepsake.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the team's 2024 season, its 24-4 record, and its first-ever softball championship for Lanier County.
  • The resolved clause formally congratulates the team and wishes them continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

From the bill

“this accomplished team achieved a remarkable 24-4 record and earned Lanier County its first softball championship ever”

States the team's season record and the historic nature of the title.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • James Burchett (R, HD-176)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • high school sports
  • softball
  • Lanier County
  • legislative commendation

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