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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 628: Pierce County High School Boys Tennis Team; congratulate

Last action January 29, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates the Pierce County High School boys tennis team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship, the program's first state title.

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In plain language

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Pierce County High School boys tennis team. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply recognizes the team's achievement of winning the 2025 GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class AA State Tennis Championship in May 2025. The resolution notes that this was the first tennis state title in the school's history and credits Coach Matt Hickox for his leadership. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the team as a keepsake of the honor.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates the Pierce County High School boys tennis team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship.
  • Recognizes the championship as the first tennis state title in the school's history and notes it was the first state title event hosted in Bearville.
  • Credits Coach Matt Hickox for his leadership and mentorship of the team.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.

Who it affects

The Pierce County High School boys tennis team, its coach Matt Hickox, and the broader Pierce County school community are recognized by this resolution. It has no effect on any other Georgians or on state law.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate of a local school's athletic achievement, giving the team and community formal recognition of their championship season.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's 2024-2025 season and its May 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship win.
  • It states this is the first tennis state title in Pierce County High School history and the first state title event hosted in Bearville.
  • The resolving clause has the Senate congratulate the team and wish it 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

“this championship represents the first tennis state title in the history of Pierce County High School, marking a milestone for the program and the community”

Highlights the historic nature of the team's win for the school.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)Primary sponsor
  • 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

  • high school sports
  • tennis
  • Pierce County
  • legislative recognition

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