Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 731: Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team; winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship, its third title in a row.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship, the team's third consecutive title and seventh in nine years. The resolution praises the team's athletic performance, teamwork, and academics, credits Head Coach Shelly Cranford, and names four All-State runners: Ella Gibbs, Lily Farrell, Ellen Arnold, and Anna Lynch. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team, formally documenting the legislature's congratulations.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship.
- Names Head Coach Shelly Cranford and four All-State runners for individual recognition.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the team.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement of the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
The Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team, its head coach Shelly Cranford, and the four named All-State runners: Ella Gibbs, Lily Farrell, Ellen Arnold, and Anna Lynch. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is tasked with distributing the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect but gives the team and coach formal, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, creating an official record of their athletic achievement for the community and the students involved.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the team's third consecutive state championship and seventh title in nine years, crediting Head Coach Shelly Cranford.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish it continued success.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the team.
From the bill
“the team captured its 3rd consecutive state cross country championship and its seventh title in the last nine years”
“the members of this body congratulate the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship and extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)
Topics
- high school sports
- cross country
- Bleckley County
- legislative honors