Georgia CommonsSR 638: King, Haynes; commend
Last action January 29, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Haynes King, a Georgia Tech football quarterback, for his 2025 season achievements and career records with the Yellow Jackets.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors Haynes King, a quarterback for the Georgia Institute of Technology's football team, for his performance during the 2025 season and his overall college career. It lists specific accomplishments, including being named Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year in 2025, rushing and passing for 3,920 combined yards in one season, and scoring 91 combined touchdowns over his career, both school records. The resolution also notes he ranks second all-time in Georgia Tech history for total offense and received the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. It formally states that the Senate commends and congratulates him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Haynes King. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Haynes King for his football achievements at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
- Lists specific statistics and honors, including his 2025 ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year titles.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Haynes King.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for his continued career success but creates no legal requirements or funding.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Haynes King, a Georgia Tech football player. It also reflects recognition for the Georgia Institute of Technology's athletic program and the Atlanta community, but it does not impose any obligations on any other group.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to the Senate's formal recognition of an individual athlete's accomplishments and the creation of an official copy of that recognition for him to keep.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail King's 2025 season statistics, including 3,920 combined rushing and passing yards and 91 career touchdowns.
- The resolution notes he ranks second all-time at Georgia Tech in total offense with over 10,000 yards.
- The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates King for his athletic achievements.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to King.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and congratulate Haynes King for his outstanding athletic achievements in the sport of football and extend their best wishes for his continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- Georgia Tech football
- college athletics
- legislative commendation
- Haynes King