Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 742: Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team; winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team for winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team for winning back-to-back national titles at the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships, including a record-breaking performance in 2024 and a fourth High Overall Division national championship in 2025. The resolution details individual team members' achievements, such as perfect scores in skeet and trap events, and credits Head Coach Marty Fischer's leadership. The House of Representatives formally congratulates the team and wishes them continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team for winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships.
- Recites specific achievements of individual team members, including perfect scores in skeet and trap competitions.
- Extends the House of Representatives' best wishes for the team's continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team, its individual student-athletes, and Head Coach Marty Fischer. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the state legislature for the team's athletic achievements.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team for its 2024 and 2025 championship wins.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team shot a record-breaking 497 out of 500 targets, placing at the top among 106 collegiate teams and nearly 1,200 student-athletes from 34 states”
“the members of this body congratulate the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team for winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships and extend best wishes for their continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
- Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-21)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
Topics
- Georgia Southern University
- collegiate sports
- clay target shooting
- legislative honors