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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 503: Midtown High School; congratulate

Last action March 31, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates Midtown High School for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Midtown High School's literary competition team for winning the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) 4A State Literary Championship in the Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking categories. The resolution praises the team's dedication and names seniors Charlotte Keenan and Henry Carter as members of the championship team. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to the school as a keepsake of the honor.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates Midtown High School for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking.
  • Names seniors Charlotte Keenan and Henry Carter as members of the championship team.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the school.

Who it affects

Midtown High School, its literary competition team, and the two named senior students, Charlotte Keenan and Henry Carter, along with the Secretary of the Senate's office, which must prepare and send the resolution copy.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives Midtown High School and its students official recognition from the Georgia Senate for their state championship win, which the school can keep and display.

Key provisions

  • The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate Midtown High School for the GHSA 4A championship win and wish the team continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the resolution to the school for distribution.

From the bill

“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Midtown High School for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking”

This is the resolution's core action, formally congratulating the school's team.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2025-03-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)Primary sponsor
  • Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
  • Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
  • Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
  • Donzella James (D, SD-28)
  • Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
  • Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
  • Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
  • RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
  • Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)

Topics

  • Midtown High School
  • high school speech competition
  • GHSA
  • Georgia Senate resolution

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