Georgia CommonsSR 1003: East Laurens Lady Falcons Basketball Team; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team for winning the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship, the school's first state title.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the East Laurens Lady Falcons girls basketball team. The resolution recounts that the team, coached by Danielle Lowther, won the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship by beating the Elbert County Blue Devils 63-55, marking the first state title in the school's history. The resolution formally states that the Senate commends the team for its accomplishment and for bringing pride to East Laurens High School and its community. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team for winning the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship.
- Names the head coach and each of the fifteen student-athletes on the roster in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team, its head coach Danielle Lowther, the named student-athletes, and East Laurens High School and its surrounding community are named directly in the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but serves as an official public record of the Georgia Senate recognizing the team's championship, giving the players and school formal statewide acknowledgment of their achievement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the 63-55 championship win over the Elbert County Blue Devils and note it is the school's first state title.
- The resolved clause commends the team for its accomplishment and for bringing pride to the school and community.
- The further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“this championship marks the first state title in school history and the first state championship appearance for the Lady Falcons, making the achievement especially historic and noteworthy”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
Topics
- East Laurens Lady Falcons
- GHSA state championship
- high school basketball
- legislative commendation