Georgia CommonsHR1907: HR1907 Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team after their 2026 season. The team finished with a 27-4 record and won the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class AA State Basketball Championship, defeating their opponent 51 to 48 and capturing the school's first title in 61 years. The resolution has no regulatory effect on Georgia law. It formally congratulates the team and Head Coach Chris Tipton, wishes them continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
What the bill does
- Congratulates the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship.
- States the team's season record as 27 wins and 4 losses and the championship game score as 51 to 48.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the team's continued success.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Murray County High School Girls Varsity basketball team and its head coach, Chris Tipton. It has no legal or financial effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a local school team's athletic achievement and providing them an official record of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recite the team's 27-4 season record and its 51-48 win in the 2026 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship game.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally congratulate the team and wish them continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the team.
From the bill
“the team captured its first state basketball championship title in 61 years”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls basketball
- Murray County
- GHSA championship
- legislative commendation