HR1746: HR1746 Shirley, Bethany; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Bethany Shirley, a homeschooled senior in the Class of 2026 who competes in sporter air rifle shooting. The text lists her achievements, including a 2025 sweep of the CMP, 4-H, and American Legion National Championships, gold medals at the Gary Anderson Invitational and Camp Perry Open, a Daisy Nationals gold medal, and back-to-back silver medals at the Junior Air Rifle Nationals. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House formally recognize and commend Shirley for her athletic accomplishments and character, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Bethany Shirley for her achievements in junior air rifle competition.
• Lists her specific championship titles and medals as the basis for the commendation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Shirley.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her future success.

The resolution names and honors Bethany Shirley directly. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her, and reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives as a body.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change any rights, funding, or rules for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to publicly honoring Shirley's athletic accomplishments and providing her a keepsake copy from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses recite Shirley's background as a homeschooled senior and her record in national air rifle competitions, including 2025 championship wins.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Shirley and wish her future success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Shirley.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)Primary sponsor
• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)

• youth athletics
• 4-H
• legislative commendation
• air rifle shooting