Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 295: Lowndes County High School Baseball Team; congratulate
Last action February 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Lowndes County High School baseball team, known as the Vikings, for their 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship win. The resolution notes the team finished the season with a 25-5 record, won the title game 4-2, and achieved a second consecutive state championship under head coach Ryan Page. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the team and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team, serving as a public recognition of their achievement.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
The Lowndes County High School baseball team, its head coach Ryan Page, and the school and Lowndes County community are named directly in the resolution as the recipients of this congratulatory recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving the team and community formal recognition from the Georgia Senate for their athletic achievement.
Key provisions
- The resolution states the team won the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship with a final score of 4-2.
- It notes the team finished the season with a 25-5 record and 17 seniors, eight of whom committed to play college baseball.
- It credits head coach Ryan Page with leading the team to back-to-back state championships.
- The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team became a standout presence throughout the 2024 season, culminating in a thrilling championship victory with a final score of 4-2 to claim the GHSA 7A State Baseball title”
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 sports
- baseball
- Lowndes County
- legislative honors