HR1903: HR1903 East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team; victory in the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution from the Georgia General Assembly formally commends the East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team for winning the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship, the school's first state title.
In plain language
This resolution honors the East Laurens Lady Falcons high school basketball team after the squad defeated the Elbert County Blue Devils 63-55 to win the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship. The text notes this was the first state championship appearance and first state title in the school's history. The resolution names Head Coach Danielle Lowther and the team's student-athletes, and states that the House of Representatives commends the team for its accomplishment and for bringing recognition to East Laurens High School and its community. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team for winning the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship.
- States that the championship was the school's first state title and first state championship appearance.
- Names Head Coach Danielle Lowther and the team's 15 listed student-athletes in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.
Who it affects
The East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team, Head Coach Danielle Lowther, the named student-athletes, East Laurens High School, and the surrounding community are named and honored in the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives the team and school an official, permanent record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for a historic championship win.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the 63-55 victory over the Elbert County Blue Devils and note it as the school's first state title.
- The resolving clause commends the team for its accomplishment and for bringing pride to East Laurens High School and its community.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the team.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls basketball
- GHSA championship
- East Laurens High School
- legislative commendation