Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 739: Bleckley County High School boys 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 boys' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Bleckley County High School boys' cross country team for capturing the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship, the team's third title since 2015. It highlights the season's performance, the coaching of Shelly Cranford, and four All-State runners: Caleb Darsey, Jack Harrell, Harrison Rogers, and Logan Camp. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's congratulations and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Congratulates the Bleckley County High School boys' cross country team on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for winning the 2024 state championship.
- Names Head Coach Shelly Cranford and four All-State runners as part of the formal record of recognition.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued future success.
Who it affects
The Bleckley County High School boys' cross country team, its head coach Shelly Cranford, and the four named All-State runners are directly honored. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal, symbolic gesture of recognition. For the team and school community, it provides an official record from the state legislature honoring their athletic achievement and season.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the team for distribution.
From the bill
“the team captured its 3rd state cross country championship since 2015”
“the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution”
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 commendation