Georgia CommonsSR 627: Lowndes County High School Esports Team; commend
Last action January 29, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates the Lowndes County High School Esports Team for winning the 2025 Fall Class 5A-6A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law; it recognizes the Lowndes County High School Esports Team for winning a statewide championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the 2025 fall season. The resolution praises the team's coach, Taylor Payne, and names three student competitors, Samuel Fosdick, Merrick Burris, and Zay Taylor, for their roles in the win. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates the Lowndes County High School Esports Team for winning the 2025 Fall Class 5A-6A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship.
- Names and praises Coach Taylor Payne for leadership in the team's success.
- Names student competitors Samuel Fosdick, Merrick Burris, and Zay Taylor for their performance.
- 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 the Lowndes County High School Esports Team, its coach Taylor Payne, and student competitors Samuel Fosdick, Merrick Burris, and Zay Taylor, along with the broader Lowndes County school community.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but serves as an official, public record of recognition from the Georgia Senate, giving formal statewide acknowledgment to the students' and coach's competitive achievement.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends and congratulates the team for the 2025 Fall Class 5A-6A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship win.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and congratulate the Lowndes County High School Esports team on winning the 2025 Fall Class 5A-6A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
Topics
- esports
- high school sports
- Lowndes County
- legislative commendation