Georgia CommonsSR 31: Toombs County High School Football Team; congratulate
Last action January 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally congratulates the Toombs County High School football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Football Championship.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Toombs County High School football team for its 2024 season, in which the team went 13-1 and won its first ever state football championship, beating Northeast High School 38-18 in the GHSA Class A Division 1 title game. The resolution praises the team's character, academics, teamwork, and athletic performance throughout the season. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team, giving the players and school an official record of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Toombs County High School football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Football Championship.
- States the team's season record of 13 wins and 1 loss and the championship game's final score of 38-18 over Northeast High School.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to the team for continued success.
Who it affects
The Toombs County High School football team, its coaches and school, and Toombs County are directly named and honored. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law or provide funding. Its significance is symbolic, giving the team and school official statewide recognition from the Georgia Senate for their championship season.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recite the team's 13-1 record and its 38-18 win over Northeast High School for the 2024 GHSA Class A Division 1 title.
- The resolving clause has the Senate congratulate the team and wish it 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
“the members of this body congratulate the Toombs County High School football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Football Championship and extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
Topics
- Toombs County
- high school football
- GHSA championship
- legislative resolution