HR1975: HR1975 North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team; winning the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class 6A State Championship and for outstanding athletic achievements; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class 6A State Championship.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team, known as the Wolfpack, for winning the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class 6A State Championship. The team defeated Grayson High School 64-58 on March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum, finishing the season with a 30-2 record and the state's first basketball state championship in North Paulding High School history. The resolution lists the coaching staff, support staff, and student-athletes by name and states that the House commends and congratulates the team, wishing them continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team. The resolution has no regulatory effect and creates no new law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates the North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Class 6A state title.
- Documents the team's season record, championship game score, and historical significance as the school's first basketball state championship.
- Names the head coach, assistant coaches, managers, athletic trainers, school administrators, and all team members in the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to produce a copy of the resolution for the team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team, its coaches and support staff, school administrators, and by extension North Paulding High School and the Paulding County School District.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is that it creates an official state legislative record recognizing the team's championship and the individuals involved.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the team's 30-2 season, No. 1 ranking, and 64-58 championship win over Grayson High School on March 14, 2026.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate the team and wish them future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
Topics
- high school sports
- girls basketball
- Paulding County
- legislative commendation