Senate Resolution 870
By: Senators Merritt of the 9th, Dixon of the 45th, Rahman of the 5th, Anderson of the 43rd,
Parkes of the 7th and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA
Class 6A State Swimming Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Brookwood High School boys swim team has established and maintained
a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and
WHEREAS, outstanding dedication, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made
this team a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its
remarkable 2025 campaign, the team captured its 10th overall state swimming championship
title; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the
team; and
WHEREAS, senior Baylor Stanton led the way, setting a state record in the 200 IM; and
WHEREAS, in the 200 medley relay, the team of Baylor Stanton, Ean Silvers, Collin
Severtson, and Christian Alston won in a time of 1:32.26; and
WHEREAS, the 200 free relay was won by the team of Baylor Stanton, Ean Silvers, Evan
Loo, and Michael Stanton in 1:24.96; and
WHEREAS, Oliver Van Peteghem won the 200 free in 1:36.76 and the 500 free in 4:27.04;
and
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is
abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class
6A State Swimming Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success.
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 Brookwood
High School boys swim team.