Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 868: Creekside High School girls basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Creekside High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Creekside High School girls basketball team. It recounts the team's 32-0 season, its state championship win, and highlights the achievements of Head Coach Akennia Ellis and standout players Jacy Mitchell, Skye Cleveland, and C'India Dennis. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the team and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Congratulates the Creekside High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship.
- Recognizes Head Coach Akennia Ellis for being named Coach of the Year by multiple organizations.
- Highlights individual player achievements, including two players surpassing 1,000 career points.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.
Who it affects
The Creekside High School girls basketball team, its head coach Akennia Ellis, and named players Jacy Mitchell, Skye Cleveland, and C'India Dennis are directly named and honored by this resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving the team and coach official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for their championship season and individual honors.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the team's 32-0 record and its 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Championship win.
- It credits Head Coach Akennia Ellis with multiple Coach of the Year honors from regional and state athletic organizations.
- It names individual player accomplishments, including scoring milestones and All-State recognitions.
- The resolving clause formally congratulates the team and wishes them continued success.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate the Creekside High School girls 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
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-67)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-65)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls basketball
- Creekside High School
- GHSA championship
- legislative commendation