Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 447: Cedartown High School Cheerleading Team; congratulate
Last action March 25, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Cedartown High School cheerleading team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship, its second consecutive 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 recognizes the Cedartown High School cheerleading team for capturing the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship, the team's second consecutive state title, under Head Coach Shaie Dyer and Assistant Coach Shannon Allen. The resolution lists the team's senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman members by name and praises their athletic ability, teamwork, and dedication. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team, formally marking the Senate's recognition of the achievement.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Cedartown High School cheerleading team on behalf of the Georgia Senate for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship.
- Names and honors specific team members and coaches, including Head Coach Shaie Dyer and Assistant Coach Shannon Allen.
- 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 future success.
Who it affects
The Cedartown High School cheerleading team, its coaches Shaie Dyer and Shannon Allen, and the school community are directly named and honored. It carries no legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution creates an official public record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of a local high school team's championship achievement. It does not change any law, create funding, or impose any requirement on any person or institution.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the team's 2024 season, its record-setting score, and its second consecutive state championship win.
- The first resolved clause formally congratulates the team and extends best wishes for continued success.
- The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“it is abundantly proper to call them champions.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
Topics
- high school sports
- cheerleading
- Cedartown
- legislative honors