Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 827: FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 Team; winning the Spring 2024 GHSA Esports State Championship; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 Team for winning the Spring 2024 GHSA Esports State Championship and its later national title.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution, a formal statement of praise the Georgia House of Representatives passes to honor a specific achievement. It does not change any Georgia law. The resolution recognizes the FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 esports team for completing an undefeated Spring 2024 season and winning the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Esports State Championship at the University of West Georgia. The text also notes the team went on to win the Summer 2024 PlayVs National Championship Tournament, earning each player more than $1,000 in scholarship funds, and credits Head Coach Zabby Heying's leadership. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Congratulates the FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 Team by name for winning the Spring 2024 GHSA Esports State Championship.
- Recognizes the team's undefeated Spring 2024 season and its Summer 2024 PlayVs National Championship win, which came with over $1,000 in scholarship funds per player.
- Credits Head Coach Zabby Heying for the team's training and strategic development.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
Who it affects
The FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 esports team and its head coach, Zabby Heying, along with the school and its surrounding community, are the direct subjects of this honor. The Clerk of the House is tasked with distributing the resolution copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor recognizing student athletes' achievement in competitive esports. Its main real-world outcome is a formal document the team and school can keep as public recognition of their championship.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's undefeated Spring 2024 season and championship win at the University of West Georgia.
- It notes the team's Summer 2024 PlayVs National Championship win and the resulting scholarship funds of over $1,000 per player.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives officially congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 Team has established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence, demonstrating outstanding skill, strategic thinking, and perseverance in the realm of competitive esports”
“the members of this body congratulate the FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 Team for winning the Spring 2024 GHSA Esports State Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Chuck Martin (R, HD-49)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-47)
- Brent Cox (R, HD-28)
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-48)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-99)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-53)
Topics
- esports
- high school sports
- GHSA championship
- student achievement