Georgia CommonsSR 263: Jefferson High School Volleyball Team; congratulate
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Jefferson High School volleyball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship, the program's first state title.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It formally congratulates the Jefferson High School volleyball team and its coaches, Brittani Lawrence and Drew Lawrence, for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship, the first such title in the school's history. The resolution lists the team's players by name and praises their teamwork, dedication, and character. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team, but it creates no new rules, funding, or requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Jefferson High School volleyball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship.
- Names the team's coaches, Brittani Lawrence and Drew Lawrence, and all 15 listed players for recognition.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for the team's continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors the Jefferson High School volleyball team, its players, and its coaches, Brittani Lawrence and Drew Lawrence. It has no effect on any other group, agency, or area of Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect beyond formal recognition. It gives the team and coaches an official Senate acknowledgment of their championship, which the Secretary of the Senate will distribute as a keepsake copy.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) describes the team's season and its first-ever GHSA 3A state title.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate congratulate the team and its coaches by name and extend best wishes.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team claimed victory at the 2024 GHSA 3A Volleyball State Championship for the first time in school history”
“harmony, empowerment, appreciation, resilience, and trust (HEART) allowed this team to seize the moment throughout the season”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
Topics
- high school sports
- volleyball
- Jefferson High School
- Georgia Senate resolution