Georgia CommonsSR870: SR870 Brookwood High School Boys Swim Team; congratulate
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship, the program's 10th overall title.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Brookwood High School boys swim team. It recounts the team's 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship win, its 10th overall state title, and highlights individual and relay performances during the season. The resolution formally congratulates the team and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to the team. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements; it simply recognizes the team's achievement on the record of the Senate.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship.
- Recounts specific race results, including Baylor Stanton's state record in the 200 IM and relay team times.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligation; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Brookwood High School boys swim team, including individual athletes Baylor Stanton, Ean Silvers, Collin Severtson, Christian Alston, Evan Loo, Michael Stanton, and Oliver Van Peteghem, along with Brookwood High School itself.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; its significance is symbolic, giving the Georgia Senate's formal recognition to the swim team's championship season and providing the school and athletes an official keepsake of that acknowledgment.
Key provisions
- Preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the team's 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship win, its 10th overall title, and notable individual and relay results.
- Resolving clause has the Senate congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- Final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“senior Baylor Stanton led the way, setting a state record in the 200 IM”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
Topics
- high school sports
- swimming
- Brookwood High School
- legislative honors