HR2051: HR2051 Cooper, Owen; athletic achievements; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Owen Cooper, a student athlete at North Forsyth High School, for his achievements in competitive swimming. The resolution highlights his time of 20.53 seconds in the 50 yard freestyle and 44.72 seconds in the 100 yard freestyle. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Cooper for his performance and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Owen Cooper for his performance in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle swimming events.
• States specific race times of 20.53 seconds in the 50 yard freestyle and 44.72 seconds in the 100 yard freestyle.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Owen Cooper.

This resolution directly names Owen Cooper, a student athlete at North Forsyth High School, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives Owen Cooper and his school formal, on-the-record recognition from the state legislature for his swimming achievements.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Owen Cooper's background at North Forsyth High School and his times in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle events.
• The resolved clause formally commends Cooper for his performance in those two events.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Cooper.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)

• student athletes
• high school swimming
• legislative recognition
• North Forsyth High School