Georgia CommonsSR 696: Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball Team; congratulate
Last action February 5, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team. The resolution recounts that the team won the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship, its second state title in three years, clinched with a 10-7 extra-innings victory. The resolution formally congratulates the team and its coaching staff, names each player and coach, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the team for distribution. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply records the Senate's recognition of the team's achievement.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship.
- Recognizes Head Coach Aniston Gano and Assistant Coaches Will Watson, Derek White, and Brooke Mathis for their leadership.
- Names all 24 student-athletes on the championship roster in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team, its head coach, three assistant coaches, and the school and community they represent. It has no effect on Georgians outside this group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, ceremonial statement of recognition from the Georgia Senate. Its practical impact is limited to providing the honored team and school with an official record of the legislature's congratulations.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the team's championship win, a 10-7 extra-innings victory, as the basis for the honor.
- It resolves that the Senate congratulates the team and extends best wishes for continued success.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the Lady Bulldogs secured the state title with a thrilling 10-7 victory in extra innings, demonstrating resilience, determination, and competitive excellence under pressure”
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)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
Topics
- high school sports
- softball
- Lanier County
- legislative honors