Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 508: Midtown High School Girls Swim Relay Team; congratulate
Last action March 31, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Midtown High School girls swim relay team for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay and breaking the school record.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring the Midtown High School girls swim relay team. The resolution recognizes the team for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay and breaking the school's previous record by seven seconds, finishing with a time of 3:31.75. The resolution names the four team members, Rhea El-Deiry, Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen, and praises their athletic ability, dedication, and teamwork. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of congratulations from the Senate.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Midtown High School girls swim relay team for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay.
- Recognizes the team for breaking the school record by seven seconds with a time of 3:31.75.
- Names the four team members honored by the resolution.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors four Midtown High School students, Rhea El-Deiry, Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen, along with their swim team and school in Fulton County.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no law, but it gives the student athletes and their school formal public recognition from the Georgia Senate for their athletic achievement, which the team can keep as an official record of the honor.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's record-breaking win in the 400 Free Relay with a time of 3:31.75.
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate the team and wish them 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
“winning first place in the 400 Free Relay, breaking the school record by an impressive seven seconds with a time of 3:31.75”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
Topics
- high school sports
- swimming
- Fulton County schools
- legislative honors