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HR2085: HR2085 St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend

Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship with a perfect 33-0 season.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team, known as the Golden Lions, for completing an undefeated 33-0 season and winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship. The team beat Pace Academy 54 to 51 in the title game, making it the only unbeaten team in the state that season. The resolution praises the team's athletic performance and credits Head Coach Will Cloyd, a 2008 alumnus of the school. It does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the team and wishes them continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the team.

What the bill does

  • Congratulates the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship.
  • Recognizes the team's undefeated 33-0 season, noted as the only unbeaten team in Georgia that year.
  • 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 St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team, its head coach Will Cloyd, and the school community are the direct subjects of this resolution. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

Why it matters

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its main practical result is an official House record commemorating the team's championship season, which the school can keep as a formal keepsake.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the team's 33-0 record and its 54 to 51 win over Pace Academy in the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship.
  • The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally congratulate the team and wish it continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the team.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)Primary sponsor
  • Long Tran (D, HD-080)
  • Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
  • Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
  • Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
  • Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)

Topics

  • high school sports
  • basketball championship
  • GHSA
  • legislative commendation

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