HR1835: HR1835 Carys Code; commend
Last action March 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Emory University golfer Carys Code for winning the 2025 NCAA Division III individual championship and setting a tournament scoring record.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Carys Code, a student-athlete from Calgary, Alberta studying business at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, for her achievements in collegiate golf. The resolution details her academic and athletic accomplishments, including winning the 2025 NCAA Division III Individual Championship, earning multiple All-America honors, and setting an NCAA Division III championship scoring record with a four-day total of 285. The House resolves to commend her and extends best wishes for her continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Carys Code, an Emory University golfer, for her academic and athletic achievements.
- Documents her 2025 NCAA Division III Individual Championship win and record-setting four-day score of 285.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Carys Code.
- Creates no legal obligations, funding, or changes to Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Carys Code, an Emory University student-athlete. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
This resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing an individual's achievements and providing her with an official keepsake document from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Carys Code's academic pursuits at Emory's Goizueta Business School and Emory College and her golf achievements.
- The resolution lists her 2025 accomplishments, including the NCAA Division III Individual Championship and multiple All-America honors.
- The resolving clause formally commends Code and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Code.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
- Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
- Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- college athletics
- Emory University
- women's golf