HR2050: HR2050 Cooper, Ellie; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Ellie Cooper, a student athlete at North Forsyth High School, for her performance in competitive swimming. It states that she competed in the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championships and won the state title in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 55.18 seconds. The resolution formally commends her for her athletic achievement and for representing her high school well. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Ellie Cooper, so she can keep it as a formal record of the recognition. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ellie Cooper for winning the state championship in the 100 yard backstroke.
• States the specific achievement being honored: a time of 55.18 seconds at the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championships.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ellie Cooper.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Ellie Cooper, a student athlete at North Forsyth High School, and references her school and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), which oversees the state swimming championships she competed in.

While the resolution has no legal or financial effect, it gives Ellie Cooper and North Forsyth High School official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for her state championship swimming performance, which she can keep as a formal record of the honor.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Ellie Cooper's swimming career and her victory at the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championships.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives officially recognize and commend her for her state championship and representation of her school.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Ellie 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)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)

• student athletes
• high school sports
• competitive swimming
• legislative recognition