Georgia CommonsSR 115: Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs; congratulate
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class A Division II State Championship, the school's first softball title.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team. It does not change any law; it formally recognizes the team's achievement in winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship during the 2024 season. The resolution highlights the team's 24-4 record, the performance of MVP Jaden Benefield, and the leadership of head coach Ben Davis. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team on winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Championship.
- Recognizes specific individuals, including MVP Jaden Benefield and head coach Ben Davis, for their contributions to the team's success.
- States the team's season record of 24-4 and notes it was Lanier County's first softball championship.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
Who it affects
The Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs softball team, its coaching staff including head coach Ben Davis, and MVP player Jaden Benefield are directly named and honored in this resolution.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides official state recognition of a local high school team's achievement, giving the players and coaches a formal record of their championship season from the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the team's 2024 season, its championship win, and its 24-4 record.
- The resolved clause formally congratulates the team and wishes them continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“this accomplished team achieved a remarkable 24-4 record and earned Lanier County its first softball championship ever”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
Topics
- high school sports
- softball
- Lanier County
- legislative honors