HR 410: Mercer Bears football team; exceptional 2024 season, Southern Conference championship, and their contributions to athletic excellence and school pride; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Mercer University's football team for its 2024 season, in which the Bears finished 11-3 overall, went 7-1 in Southern Conference play to win the conference title, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs under first-year head coach Mike Jacobs. It also notes the team went undefeated at home and highlights several players who earned All-America recognition. The resolution commends the team, recognizes Coach Jacobs and the players, and acknowledges Mercer University. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the coach, the team, and the university. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally commends the Mercer Bears football team for its 11-3 record and 2024 Southern Conference championship.
• Recognizes head coach Mike Jacobs for his leadership in his first year and the players for their performance.
• Acknowledges Mercer University for its commitment to athletic and academic excellence.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the coach, team, and university.

This resolution directly names the Mercer Bears football team, head coach Mike Jacobs, individual players recognized for awards, and Mercer University, including its students, faculty, and alumni, as well as the Macon-Bibb community connected to the school.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the team's achievements and the distribution of official copies to the coach, players, and university as keepsakes.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount the Bears' 11-3 overall record and 7-1 Southern Conference record, including an undefeated 7-0 home record.
• Names four players recognized on All-America teams: TJ Moore, Brayden Manley, Myles Redding, and Brayden Smith.
• The first resolving clause commends the team for the season, championship, and community contributions.
• The second resolving clause recognizes Coach Mike Jacobs and the players specifically.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Coach Jacobs, the team, and Mercer University.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)Patrocinador principal
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)

• Mercer University
• college football
• Southern Conference
• legislative commendation
• Macon-Bibb community