HR1379: HR1379 Juniors Running Club of Norcross; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Juniors Running Club of Norcross, a youth and adult running program based at Baldwin Elementary School in Norcross, Georgia. The club started in 2013 at Norcross Elementary School with 40 runners and has grown to include more than 100 elementary runners, 30 middle school runners, and 15 adult runners. The resolution recounts the club's achievements during the 2025-2026 season, including mileage totals, race finishes, and a trip to compete in Middle School Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends the club for its accomplishments and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the club.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Juniors Running Club of Norcross for its achievements during the 2025-2026 season.
• Extends the Georgia House of Representatives' best wishes for the club's continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the club.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a commendation only.

The resolution directly affects the Juniors Running Club of Norcross, including its elementary, middle school, and adult runners, as well as Baldwin Elementary and Summerour Middle School in Norcross, Gwinnett County.

While the resolution does not change any law or provide funding, it gives official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a local youth athletics program, which can be used to celebrate the club's community impact and achievements.

• The whereas clauses describe the club's founding in 2013 at Norcross Elementary School and its growth to over 100 elementary, 30 middle school, and 15 adult runners.
• The resolution details specific 2025-2026 season accomplishments, including 1,601 miles run by the Baldwin Juniors and multiple podium finishes at meets.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends the club for its achievements and wishes it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the club.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)

• youth sports
• running
• Gwinnett County
• legislative commendation
• Norcross schools