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SR 627: Lowndes County High School Esports Team; commend

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Senate Resolution 627

By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Sims of the 12th, Summers of the 13th, Payne of the 54th and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending and congratulating the Lowndes County High School Esports Team on winning the 2025 Fall Class 5A-6A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Lowndes County High School Esports team demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and competitive excellence during the 2025 fall season, culminating in a championship victory in the Class 5A-6A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate division; and

WHEREAS, through disciplined preparation, strategic teamwork, and consistent performance throughout the season, the team secured a back-to-back fall title, affirming its place among the premier high school esports programs in the state of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding achievement reflects the strong leadership and guidance of Coach Taylor Payne, whose commitment to student development and competitive integrity has been instrumental in the team's continued success; and

WHEREAS, the championship effort was led by student competitors Samuel Fosdick, Merrick Burris, and Zay Taylor, whose skill, focus, and sportsmanship exemplified the highest standards of scholastic competition and teamwork; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Lowndes County High School Esports team bring well-deserved recognition to the school, its supporters, and the Lowndes County community, while highlighting the growing impact of esports as a platform for academic engagement and leadership development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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 and extend their best wishes for continued success in future competitions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lowndes County High School Esports team.