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HR 875: Cooper, Owen; winning the 50 and the 100 Freestyle State Championships; commend

Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Owen Cooper, a North Forsyth High School swimmer, for winning the 50 and 100 freestyle titles at the State Swimming Championship.

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In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Owen Cooper, a student at North Forsyth High School, for winning the 50 and 100 freestyle events at the state swimming championship. The text describes his season of training, sportsmanship, and skill, and states that the House recognizes and commends him for his achievement. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy for distribution to Owen Cooper. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement honoring an individual's athletic accomplishment.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Owen Cooper for winning the 50 and 100 freestyle events at the State Swimming Championship.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Owen Cooper.
  • Extends the House's best wishes to Owen Cooper for future success, with no legal or regulatory effect.

Who it affects

This resolution names Owen Cooper, a student-athlete at North Forsyth High School, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him. It has no effect on any other Georgians or on state law.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal weight and changes no Georgia law; its significance is symbolic, giving formal public recognition from the state legislature to a student's athletic achievement.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe Owen Cooper's wins in the 50 and 100 freestyle at the State Swimming Championship and praise his character and sportsmanship.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Owen Cooper and wishes him future success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute an official copy of the resolution to Owen Cooper.

From the bill

“the members of this body recognize and commend Owen Cooper on winning the 50 and 100 Freestyle State Championships and extend best wishes for success in the future”

This is the resolution's core action, formally honoring the swimmer.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Brent Cox (R, HD-28)Primary sponsor
  • Rick Jasperse (R, HD-11)
  • Lauren McDonald III (R, HD-26)
  • Carter Barrett (R, HD-24)
  • David Clark (R, HD-100)
  • Todd Jones (R, HD-25)

Topics

  • high school swimming
  • student athletes
  • legislative commendation
  • North Forsyth High School

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