Georgia CommonsSR 914: United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team; recognize
Last action March 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team for defeating Canada in overtime to win the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the team's third Olympic gold in program history. The resolution praises the team's comeback in the championship game, highlights captain Hilary Knight and her teammates, and frames the win as an example of teamwork and perseverance. It formally resolves that the Senate commends the team and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team for winning Olympic gold in 2026.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement of praise rather than a regulatory or budget measure.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team and its captain Hilary Knight, who receive the Senate's formal recognition. It also directs a small administrative task to the Secretary of the Senate.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; its significance is purely ceremonial, giving formal, public recognition from the Georgia Senate to a national sports achievement and directing copies to be shared with the public and press.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the team's overtime gold medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.
- The resolved clause has the Senate officially recognize and commend the team for the victory and their representation of the United States.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.
From the bill
“Team USA defeated their longtime rivals from Canada in a dramatic overtime victory to capture the gold medal”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team for their historic gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
Topics
- Winter Olympics
- ice hockey
- Georgia Senate resolution
- sports recognition