SR638: SR638 King, Haynes; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes Haynes King, a football player at the Georgia Institute of Technology, for his performance during the 2025 season and his career achievements, including being named Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year. The resolution lists King's statistical accomplishments, such as a combined 3,920 rushing and passing yards in 2025 and over 10,000 career yards of total offense, and notes honors like the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award and recognition for his character off the field. The Senate resolves to commend King and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends and congratulates Haynes King for his athletic achievements in football at Georgia Tech.
• States the Senate's recognition of specific 2025 season honors, including ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Haynes King.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for King's future career and endeavors.

The resolution directly names Haynes King, a Georgia Tech football player. It also involves the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Atlanta community, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring King's achievements and provides him a keepsake copy through the Secretary of the Senate.

• The whereas clauses detail King's 2025 season statistics and honors, including 3,920 combined rushing and passing yards and 91 career touchdowns.
• The resolution notes he holds Georgia Tech's single-game total offense record of over 500 yards and ranks second all-time in career total offense.
• The resolving clause has the Senate commend and congratulate King and wish him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to King.

1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• Georgia Tech athletics
• college football
• legislative commendation
• Georgia Senate resolutions