Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 294: Pierce County High School Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate
Last action February 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the Pierce County High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2024 AA Division State Cheerleading Championship.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes the Pierce County High School competition cheerleading team for going undefeated in the 2024 season and winning the AA Division State Cheerleading Championship. The resolution praises the team's academics, athleticism, and character, credits Coach Mandy Beverly's leadership, and lists all twenty-one members of the championship roster by name. 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 Pierce County High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2024 AA Division State Cheerleading Championship.
- Names Coach Mandy Beverly and credits her with leading seven consecutive Region Championship teams.
- Lists all twenty-one members of the championship roster by name in the resolution text.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The Pierce County High School competition cheerleading team, its coach Mandy Beverly, and the twenty-one named team members. The Secretary of the Senate is also affected, being tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. For the team and coach named in it, it provides public recognition from the Georgia Senate of their undefeated season and state championship win.
Key provisions
- The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) recounts the team's undefeated 2024 season and championship win, and credits Coach Mandy Beverly's leadership.
- The resolved clause has the Senate formally congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce a copy for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the Pierce County High School competition cheerleading team has built a distinguished legacy of excellence, combining strong academics with outstanding athleticism and character”
“culminating in an undefeated season and a well-earned victory at the AA Division State Cheerleading Championship”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-11)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Rick Williams (R, SD-25)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
Topics
- high school cheerleading
- Pierce County
- state championship
- Georgia Senate resolution