House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 932: 2024-2025 Pickens County Dragonettes; excellent season; commend
Last action April 2, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Pickens County Dragonettes girls basketball team for their 27-3 season and run to the Elite Eight of the state playoffs.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the 2024-2025 Pickens County Dragonettes basketball team. The resolution recounts the team's season, noting that they earned the top overall seed in the state playoffs, finished 27-3, and reached the Elite Eight despite losing five senior players and their head coach. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes the team's performance and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the 2024-2025 Pickens County Dragonettes basketball team for their season.
- States the team's record and playoff achievements, including a 27-3 season and reaching the Elite Eight.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Pickens County Dragonettes girls basketball team and its players. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for the team.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives the Dragonettes players formal recognition from the state legislature for their season's achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the team's number one seed, 27-3 record, and Elite Eight finish in the state playoffs.
- The resolved clause formally commends the team's players.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
From the bill
“the Dragonettes ended their stellar season 27-3 in the Elite Eight of the Georgia state playoff”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rick Jasperse (R, HD-11)
Topics
- Pickens County
- girls basketball
- high school sports
- legislative commendation