House Resolution 869
By: Representatives Ford of the 170th and Cannon of the 172nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Samantha Patton on winning the State Championship in the
Girls 130LB Weight Class Division at the 2024 GHSA Traditional Wrestling State
Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Samantha Patton of Cook High School earned the top title in the state with her
win in the Girls 130LB Weight Class Division at the 2024 GHSA Traditional Wrestling State
Championship; and
WHEREAS, Samantha's performance at the state tournament and championship victory have
earned her the title of first Lady Hornet to become a state champ in wrestling, and are a
fitting end to an exceptional high school wrestling career; and
WHEREAS, this stellar young woman epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and
character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and
WHEREAS, her months of training and competition have been rewarded with an impressive
win, and it is appropriate that she holds the title of champion; and
WHEREAS, Samantha's victory was the culmination of a season of hard work, dedication,
and excellent sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, her superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned her the respect and
admiration of her teammates and challengers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlative abilities of this
accomplished and gifted student-athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and respect she has
brought to herself, her school, and her community, be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Samantha Patton on winning the State
Championship in the Girls 130LB Weight Class Division at the 2024 GHSA Traditional
Wrestling State Championship and extend best wishes for success in the future.
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
Samantha Patton.