Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 834: Milton Lady Eagles lacrosse team; winning the 2024 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Milton Lady Eagles lacrosse team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship, the team's 17th title and fourth in a row.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Milton Lady Eagles high school lacrosse team for its 2024 season, in which the team won 18 games and lost only four, capturing the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship. It notes this was the program's 17th state championship overall and its fourth consecutive title. The resolution praises the team's athletic ability, teamwork, and the coaching of Head Coach Tim Godby. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement. The House directs its Clerk to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Milton Lady Eagles lacrosse team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship.
- States the team finished the season with a record of 18 wins and 4 losses.
- Notes the championship was the team's 17th in school history and its fourth consecutive title.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Milton Lady Eagles lacrosse team and Head Coach Tim Godby. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for the team.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical result is that the state legislature formally recognizes the team's achievement and provides them with an official commemorative copy of the resolution.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the team's 18-4 season record and its 17th state championship, the fourth in a row.
- The resolving clause commends the team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship and wishes them continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team captured its 17th girls lacrosse state championship in school history and fourth state championship in a row”
“the members of this body commend the Milton Lady Eagles lacrosse team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship”
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)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-99)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-53)
Topics
- high school sports
- lacrosse
- Milton Georgia
- legislative commendation