House Resolution 837
By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Cox of the 28th, and Reeves of the
99th
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Milton Eagles boys cross country team for winning the 2024 GHSA 5A
Boys Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Milton Eagles boys cross country team has established and maintained a
proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and
WHEREAS, this superlative team has completed another triumphant season of cross country
competition that included several prestigious invitationals and meets; and
WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made this team
a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its remarkable
2024 campaign, the team captured its second boys cross country state championship in
school history; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of purpose and spirit of each
member of the team; its elite skill level and continuing growth; and the astute direction of
Head Coach Katie Bailey; and
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with confidence, grit, and precision over months of training and competition, it
is abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the Milton Eagles boys cross country team for winning
the 2024 GHSA 5A Boys Cross Country State Championship and extend their most sincere
best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Milton Eagles boys cross country team.