Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 758: North Oconee High School boys basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the North Oconee High School boys basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship, its second title in a row.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives congratulates the North Oconee High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship, a 60 to 51 win over Pace Academy that marked the team's second consecutive state title. The resolution praises the team's play, teamwork, and the coaching of Head Coach Rick Rasmussen, and names the starting five players: Justin Wise, Thrasher Wilkins, Khamari Brooks, Blake Bracco, and Banks Pourchier. It does not change any Georgia law. Its only formal actions are to extend the House's congratulations and to direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the North Oconee High School boys basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship.
- Recounts the championship game result, a 60 to 51 win over Pace Academy, and credits Head Coach Rick Rasmussen and the team's starting five players by name.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued success; it creates no new law, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
The North Oconee High School boys basketball team, its head coach Rick Rasmussen, and named players Justin Wise, Thrasher Wilkins, Khamari Brooks, Blake Bracco, and Banks Pourchier. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change. It gives the team official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives and a keepsake copy of the resolution, but it does not affect state law, funding, or any Georgian outside the school community.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the team's season, its 60 to 51 championship win over Pace Academy, and credit Head Coach Rick Rasmussen and five named starting players.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the team and wish it 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
“the team brought special recognition to its school by winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship against Pace Academy with a final score of 60 to 51”
“the members of this body congratulate the North Oconee High School boys basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
- Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
Topics
- North Oconee High School
- high school basketball
- GHSA state championship
- legislative commendation