Georgia CommonsHR 31: Haiti National Football Team; qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; recognize
Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the Haiti National Football Team for qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Haiti's first appearance in the tournament since 1974.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Haiti National Football Team, known as Les Grenadiers, for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 52 year absence from the tournament. The resolution names Head Coach Sebastien Migne and lists the players and coaching staff by position. It also acknowledges Georgia's large Haitian-American community and the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. for their support of the team. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the Haiti National Football Team and Head Coach Sebastien Migne for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Names and lists by position the goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards on the team's roster.
- Acknowledges Georgia's Haitian-American community and the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. for their role in celebrating the achievement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily honors the Haiti National Football Team, its coaching staff, and Head Coach Sebastien Migne. It also recognizes Georgia's Haitian-American community and the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc., though it creates no legal obligations for any of them.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it is an official public statement from the Georgia House of Representatives celebrating the team's achievement and Georgia's Haitian-American community, and copies will be distributed publicly and to the press.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause formally recognizes and honors the Haiti National Football Team, Head Coach Sebastien Migne, coaching staff, and all players for reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
- The whereas clauses recite the team's history, its 52 year absence from the World Cup, and Georgia's Haitian-American community context, but carry no operative legal effect.
From the bill
“Haiti's qualification ended a 52-year absence from the world's most prestigious sporting event and stands as a testament to the resilience, determination, and excellence of Haitian athletes and coaches”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
Topics
- Haiti National Football Team
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Haitian-American community
- legislative recognition