Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 900: Cross, Andre Anthony, Jr.; commend
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Andre Anthony Cross Jr., a graduating Georgia Gwinnett College senior, for overcoming setbacks to achieve academic and leadership success.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Andre Anthony Cross Jr., a graduating senior at Georgia Gwinnett College, describing his path from a student-athlete who faced a sports injury and academic struggles to a Dean's List student, Student Ambassador, and intern with the Georgia House of Representatives. The resolution formally commends Cross for his perseverance and public service and extends the House's best wishes for his future health, happiness, and success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cross as a keepsake. It carries no funding, penalties, or binding legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Andre Anthony Cross Jr. by name on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Extends official best wishes to Cross for his continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cross.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Andre Anthony Cross Jr., a Georgia Gwinnett College graduating senior. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for him.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its practical significance is symbolic: it creates an official legislative record honoring one individual's personal and academic achievements at Georgia Gwinnett College.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Cross's background as a first-generation American, his academic struggles after a sports injury, and his subsequent achievements at Georgia Gwinnett College.
- The resolving clause formally commends Cross and wishes him continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Cross with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“a first-generation American and the son of a Liberian immigrant, Andre has consistently defied the odds to achieve academic and personal success”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Andre Anthony Cross Jr. and extend sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
- Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-42)
- Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-91)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-95)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- House of Representatives honors