Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR2009: HR2009 Hall, Danny; commend

Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A House resolution formally commends Danny Hall, the longtime Georgia Tech baseball coach, for his decades-long coaching career and his record of success on and off the field.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Danny Hall, who spent 32 seasons as head baseball coach at the Georgia Institute of Technology after earlier coaching stints at the University of Michigan and Kent State University. It recounts his career record, conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and the many Georgia Tech players he mentored who went on to Major League Baseball or earned academic honors. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House commends Hall for his service to collegiate baseball and wishes him future health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Hall.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Danny Hall for his decades of service as a collegiate baseball coach, including 32 seasons at Georgia Tech.
  • Recites his coaching record and honors, such as conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and Hall of Fame induction.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Danny Hall.
  • Extends the House's best wishes to Hall for future health and happiness.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Danny Hall, the former Georgia Tech baseball coach. It has no regulatory effect on any other group, agency, or member of the public.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives recognizing a specific individual's career achievements in collegiate athletics.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses detail Hall's coaching career, including stops at Michigan, Kent State, and Georgia Tech from 1994 onward.
  • The resolution notes his 1,244-676 record at Georgia Tech and 1,452-793-1 overall record, ranked ninth in NCAA history.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Hall for his service and wishes him future health and happiness.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Hall.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
  • Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
  • Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
  • Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
  • Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
  • Bill Fincher (R, HD-023)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Georgia Tech athletics
  • collegiate baseball
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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