House Resolution 866
By: Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Panitch of the 51st, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the
47th, and Holland of the 54th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams for
winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams have
established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphasis on character,
academics, and athletic achievement; and
WHEREAS, the girls basketball team secured its fifth state championship in program history,
finishing an outstanding season with a record of 25 wins and 5 losses, while the boys
basketball team captured its first-ever state championship with an impressive record of 27
wins and 4 losses; and
WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made both
teams remarkable to observe throughout the season, culminating in their triumphant victories
at the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; and
WHEREAS, several players and coaches received prestigious honors from the Atlanta
Tip-Off Club, including senior Haley Swain being named Miss Georgia Basketball, Caleb
Wilson earning the title of Mr. Georgia Basketball, and Head Coaches Nichole Dixon and
Mario Mays receiving the esteemed Garland-Pinholster Girls and Boys Coach of the Year
awards, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Nakhai Worthy was recognized for her exceptional talent and contributions to
the girls basketball team by earning a spot on the All-Metro Third Team; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performances of these teams are a testament to the outstanding
athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose of each team member; the skillful
coaching of their leaders; and the unwavering support of their school and community; and
WHEREAS, as these magnificent teams earned their well-deserved reputations for
excellence by performing with courage, precision, and determination over months of rigorous
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 congratulate the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys
basketball teams for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships
and extend best wishes for their 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
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams.