HR1618: HR1618 Wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors four Jackson County area high school wrestling programs for their results during the 2026 GHSA (Georgia High School Association) wrestling season. It recounts specific achievements, including Jefferson High School's traditional and duals state championships, East Jackson High School's first-ever traditional team title, and strong showings by Commerce and Jackson County High Schools. The resolution does not change any law or provide funding. It formally states the House's praise for the programs and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the four schools.

• Formally commends the wrestling programs of Jackson County, Jefferson, Commerce, and East Jackson High Schools for the 2026 GHSA wrestling season.
• Recites specific achievements such as Jefferson's 26th traditional and duals state titles and East Jackson's first traditional state championship.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the four schools.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the programs' continued success, with no legal or funding effect.

The resolution directly names Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School, along with their wrestling student-athletes, coaches, and communities in Jackson County, Georgia.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the four schools' wrestling programs official recognition from the state legislature, which the schools can keep as a record of their 2026 season achievements, but it does not create any rights, funding, or obligations.

• The whereas clauses detail season results, including 45 combined state-qualifying wrestlers and 10 individual state champions across the four schools.
• The resolved clause commends the four named wrestling programs for their 2026 GHSA season accomplishments.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the four schools.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)

• high school wrestling
• GHSA championships
• Jackson County schools
• legislative commendation