HR1676: HR1676 Yeshiva University Maccabees; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Yeshiva University Maccabees men's basketball team for winning a second consecutive Skyline Conference Championship and advancing to the NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen, the program's second such appearance ever. The resolution highlights individual achievements, including guard Zevi Samet surpassing 2,500 career points and setting a single-game scoring record, and forward Yoav Oselka's strong performance in the tournament. It formally commends the team, Head Coach Elliot Steinmetz, and the athletic department, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Yeshiva University's president, the coach, and team captains.

• Formally commends the Yeshiva University Maccabees Men's Basketball Team, Head Coach Elliot Steinmetz, and the athletic department for their 2025-2026 season achievements.
• Extends congratulations and best wishes as the team pursues an NCAA Division III national championship.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Yeshiva University's president, the coach, and team captains.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the House.

The resolution directly names Yeshiva University's president, its head basketball coach, team captains, and the basketball team and athletic department. It also gestures toward Jewish communities in Georgia and Yeshiva University alumni living in the state.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it does not create funding, rules, or requirements. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public honor from the Georgia House of Representatives that will be delivered to the university and team as a keepsake.

• The whereas clauses recount the team's record, including a 16-0 conference season and NCAA tournament wins over Bates College and the University of Maine Farmington.
• The first resolving clause commends the team, Head Coach Elliot Steinmetz, and the athletic department for their achievement.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to named university officials and team captains.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)Primary sponsor
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)

• college basketball
• Yeshiva University
• legislative commendation
• NCAA tournament