SR847: SR847 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team, remembered for the 'Miracle on Ice' win over the Soviet Union, and the 2026 U.S. Men's Hockey Team, which won gold in Milano-Cortina, Italy by beating Canada in overtime on February 22, 2026, the same calendar date as the 1980 win. The resolution states that both victories gave the nation a sense of unity during difficult times. It formally resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends both teams for their gold medal wins and their unifying impact. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to USA Hockey and members of both honored teams.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends the 1980 and 2026 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Teams for their gold medal wins.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for USA Hockey representatives and members of both teams.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of praise.
• Names specific 2026 team members, including Jack Hughes and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, for their performance in the gold medal game.

This resolution mainly affects USA Hockey and the players and staff of the 1980 and 2026 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Teams, who would receive official copies of the Georgia Senate's commendation. It has no direct legal effect on the general public.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to an official honor, giving USA Hockey and the honored players a formal record of recognition from the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe the historical background of the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' victory over the Soviet Union at Lake Placid.
• The whereas clauses also describe the 2026 team's overtime gold medal win over Canada in Milano-Cortina, Italy, on February 22, 2026.
• The first resolving clause states that the Senate recognizes and commends both teams for their gold medal victories and their role in uniting Americans.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to USA Hockey and the honored teams' members.

1. 2026-02-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• Olympic hockey
• Miracle on Ice
• sports recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution