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HR1159: HR1159 Worth County High School football team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Football Championship; commend

Last action January 29, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A House resolution formally congratulates the Worth County High School football team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Football Championship.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes the Worth County High School football team for capturing the 2025 GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class A Division 1 State Football Championship, praising the team's performance, teamwork, and coaching throughout the season. The resolution has two operative parts: it states that the House congratulates the team and wishes them continued success, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. It creates no new rules, spending, or legal obligations.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates the Worth County High School football team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Football Championship.
  • Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued success in future seasons.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

Who it affects

The Worth County High School football team, its coaches, and the school community, who are the subjects of this honorary recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical impact is a keepsake document the team and school can display, recognizing their championship season.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's season, character, teamwork, and coaching as the basis for the honor.
  • The resolved clause states the House congratulates the team for winning the championship and wishes them continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.

From the bill

the members of this body congratulate the Worth County High Sch ool football team for

The core language by which the House formally congratulates the team.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-01-29House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-01-29House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • high school football
  • Worth County
  • GHSA championship
  • legislative commendation

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