Senate Resolution 116
By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Summers of the 13th and Hickman
of the 4th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Lanier County High School baseball team for winning the GHSA Class
A Division II State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Lanier County High School baseball team has established and maintained
a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and
WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary leadership made this team
a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its extraordinary
2024 campaign, the team triumphed in a hard-fought battle to become the GHSA Class A
Division II State Baseball Champions; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the
team; its superb batting and fielding talents; and the astute direction of head coach John
White; and
WHEREAS, Grant Gano, the team's MVP, excelled in play by hitting a grand slam in
overtime, supported by his team who performed with precision throughout the season and
earned their well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement, the quality
of their play, and the stiff competition they presented to their opponents; and
WHEREAS, this accomplished team achieved a remarkable 32-10 record and represented
Lanier County with pride and determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate the Lanier County High School baseball team on its victory at the GHSA Class
A Division II State Baseball Championship and extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lanier County
High School baseball team.