HR2064: HR2064 Gipson, Loni; Alpharetta High School; winning the 2025 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the high jump; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Loni Gipson, a senior at Alpharetta High School, for winning the 2025 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the high jump with a jump of five feet, six inches. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It states that the House commends Gipson for her athletic performance and dedication, credits her coach Answa "AJ" Merine, and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gipson as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Loni Gipson of Alpharetta High School for winning the 2025 GHSA 6A high jump state championship.
• States the specific winning jump height of five feet, six inches as part of the record.
• Credits Head Coach Answa "AJ" Merine for guiding Gipson's training and competition.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Gipson.

The resolution directly names and honors Loni Gipson, a student athlete at Alpharetta High School, and references her coach, Answa "AJ" Merine. It has no broader legal or financial effect on other Georgians.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change; it creates no new rights, funding, or obligations. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Gipson's athletic achievement and a keepsake copy for her and her family.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Gipson's season and her championship-winning jump of five feet, six inches.
• The resolved clause formally commends Gipson for winning the 2025 GHSA 6A high jump championship and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Gipson.

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

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)

• high school sports
• track and field
• Alpharetta High School
• legislative commendation