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HR1082: HR1082 Lambert High School Boys Lacrosse Team; winning the 2025 GHSA Division III Boys Lacrosse State Championship; recognize

Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes the Lambert High School Boys Lacrosse Team for winning the 2025 GHSA Division III Boys Lacrosse State Championship after a perfect 22-0 season.

In plain language

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Lambert High School Boys Lacrosse Team. The resolution recounts the team's undefeated 22-0 season and its 12-0 championship victory over South Forsyth High School on May 16, 2025, at Denmark High School, which gave the program its seventh state title. The resolution names Director of Lacrosse Rich Wehman and Head Coach John Spaide, along with standout players including Cole Greenfield, Brooks Wehman, and goalkeeper Luke Grasso. It formally commends the team, coaching staff, and student-athletes and wishes them continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the school and team members.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends the Lambert High School Boys Lacrosse Team for winning the 2025 GHSA Division III state title.
  • Names and commends Director of Lacrosse Rich Wehman, Head Coach John Spaide, the coaching staff, and all participating student-athletes.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the school and team members.
  • Extends the House's best wishes to the team for continued success in future endeavors.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors the Lambert High School Boys Lacrosse Team, its director and head coach, its coaching staff, and its student-athletes, as well as the Clerk of the House, who must prepare and distribute copies of the document.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical impact is that the Georgia House formally records and celebrates the team's championship season, giving the school and players an official state recognition of their achievement.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the team's 22-0 season and 12-0 championship win over South Forsyth High School on May 16, 2025.
  • The whereas clauses credit Director of Lacrosse Rich Wehman and Head Coach John Spaide and note the team's seventh overall state title.
  • The resolved clause formally commends the team, coaches, and student-athletes and wishes them future success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Lambert High School and the team.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
  • Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
  • Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
  • David Clark (R, HD-100)
  • Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
  • Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)

Topics

  • high school sports
  • lacrosse
  • legislative recognition
  • Forsyth County schools

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