Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 727: Wilcox County Lady Patriots Basketball Team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball State Championship; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Wilcox County Lady Patriots girls basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division II state championship, the school's first in that sport.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Wilcox County Lady Patriots basketball team after their 2025 season, in which they went 28-1 and won the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class A Division II Girls Basketball State Championship, the first girls basketball title in the school's history. The resolution praises the team's athletic ability, teamwork, and character, and credits Head Coach Santita Coon for guiding the season. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a formal record of the honor. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Wilcox County Lady Patriots Basketball Team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball State Championship.
- States the team's season record of 28 wins and 1 loss and notes it was the school's first girls basketball state title.
- Credits Head Coach Santita Coon for directing the team's performance.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Wilcox County Lady Patriots girls basketball team and Head Coach Santita Coon. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to the team.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives the Wilcox County Lady Patriots and their coach official, public recognition from the Georgia General Assembly for their championship season.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause formally commends the team for winning the 2025 state championship and extends best wishes for future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team captured its first girls basketball state championship in school history”
“posting an outstanding record of 28 wins and one loss”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Noel Williams, Jr. (R, HD-148)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls basketball
- Wilcox County
- legislative commendation