HR1732: HR1732 Meyers Taylor, Elana; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Elana Meyers Taylor, who grew up in Douglasville, Georgia, and became one of the most decorated athletes in bobsled history. The resolution recounts her path from college softball at George Washington University to a bobsled career that began in 2007, including her Olympic debut in 2010 and her continued competition in every Winter Olympics since. The resolution notes she has won six Olympic medals, 12 World Championship medals, and 14 international medals, and that she won her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, at age 41. The House formally recognizes her contributions to bobsled, congratulates her on the gold medal, and wishes her continued success. The Clerk of the House is directed to send her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes Elana Meyers Taylor for her contributions to the sport of bobsled on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Congratulates her specifically on winning her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Meyers Taylor.

This resolution directly names and honors Elana Meyers Taylor, an Olympic bobsledder from Douglasville, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. It is a symbolic honor from the state legislature that publicly celebrates a Georgia athlete's Olympic achievements and directs an official copy be delivered to her.

• The whereas clauses detail Meyers Taylor's biography, including her softball background at George Washington University and her 2007 start in bobsled.
• The whereas clauses cite her career totals of six Olympic, 12 World Championship, and 14 international medals.
• The whereas clauses note her first Olympic gold medal came at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, at age 41.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and congratulates her and states the House's best wishes.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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

• Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)Primary sponsor
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)

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• Georgia sports honors
• legislative resolutions
• bobsled