Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR1613

Introduced
3/26/24  
Introduced
3/26/24  
Enrolled
3/26/24  

Caption

Hebron Christian Lions girls' basketball team; winning the 2024 GHSA 3A State Girls Basketball Championship; commend

Impact

This resolution serves to elevate the public visibility of high school sports achievements and foster community pride. By commending the team, the resolution aims to inspire young athletes and reinforce the values of dedication, teamwork, and character-building activities through sports.

Summary

House Resolution 1613, presented by Representatives Mughal, Efstration, Okoye, McClain, and Marin, aims to commend the Hebron Christian Lions girls' basketball team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 GHSA 3A State Girls Basketball Championship. This resolution recognizes the dedication, hard work, and unity of the team members, as well as the effective coaching of Head Coach Jan Azar, who has now secured her 16th state championship title and reached a significant milestone of 700 career wins.

Contention

While the resolution is primarily supportive and celebratory, it highlights the importance of youth sports in education and community development. It also emphasizes the role of coaches in shaping young athletes, possibly prompting discussions about the necessary support and resources for high school athletic programs to ensure continued success and development.

Notable_points

The resolution not only celebrates a championship victory but also reflects on the team's remarkable season record of 30 wins and 2 losses. It underscores the significance of personal milestones, such as Coach Azar's impressive winning percentage, linking individual achievements to broader community values.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

GA HR554

Hebron Christian Lions girls' basketball team; winning the 2023 GHSA 3A State Girls Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR868

Creekside High School girls basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR625

Hardaway Hawks varsity girls basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A Girls Varsity Basketball State Championship; commend

GA HR727

Wilcox County Lady Patriots Basketball Team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball State Championship; commend

GA HR1474

Lakeview Academy girls basketball team; winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR866

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; commend

GA HR1544

Grayson High School Girls Basketball Team; winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; commend

GA HR104

Hebron Christian Academy football team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship; commend

GA HR1536

Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academy's boys & girls varsity basketball team; winning the 2024 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state title games; commend

GA HR76

Commends the Jewel Sumner girls' basketball team upon winning the 2016 LHSAA Class 3A state championship

Similar Bills

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