| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3547 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 858 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Herring of the 145 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Jones of the 143 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Griffin of the 149 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Washburn |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 144 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Paris of the 142 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team |
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| 18 | 18 | | for their outstanding 2024–2025 season and inspiring run to the GHSA Class A Division I2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | State Championship; and for other purposes.3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team completed an4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | extraordinary 2024–2025 season, achieving a remarkable 27–3 record and earning a place5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | among Georgia's elite teams, ranked 32nd in the state according to MaxPreps; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, under the steadfast leadership of Head Coach Monquencio Hardnett, the7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Patriots demonstrated determination, resilience, and unity, making the deepest playoff run8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | in 36 years for the program and reaching the GHSA Class A Division I State Championship;9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, the Patriots entered the state championship game riding an impressive 13-game11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | winning streak, highlighted by a thrilling triple-overtime victory over Dublin to capture the12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | Region 2-A Division I Championship, a testament to their perseverance and dedication; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 858 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, the team was led by a talented and selfless group who together forged a strong |
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| 34 | 34 | | brotherhood on and off the court, embodying the values of teamwork, hard work, and15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | sportsmanship; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, the entire roster and staff of the Southwest Patriots, whose names and efforts17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | contributed to this historic season, includes Chase Dupree #0, Brandon Ashley #4, Caron18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | Howard #1, Tyshawn Brantley #3, Neikovain Iverson #10, Rinaldo Callaway #5, Octavius19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | Raglin #2, Montese Green #32, Johnathan Hurley #12, Kyle Jefferson #23, A'Javion Wilson20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | #11, A'Mari Sparks #21, and Jamarcus West #55; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, the coaching and support staff includes Head Coach Monquencio Hardnett;22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | Assistant Coaches Mike Hardnett, Tobias Seldon, Mike Walker, and Nicholas Hargrove Jr.;23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | Principal A. Bernard Young; and Athletic Director Joseph Dupree Jr.; and24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, through tireless dedication, including off-season training and a commitment to25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | daily improvement, the Patriots exemplified the spirit of excellence and unity, driven by the26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | motto that success is built through effort, family, and belief in one another; and27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | WHEREAS, this historic team has inspired their school, alumni, and community, rekindling28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | the storied tradition of Southwest basketball and setting an example of what can be achieved29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | through leadership, focus, and discipline; and30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | WHEREAS, Coach Hardnett and his players have made an indelible mark on the legacy of31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | Southwest High School, demonstrating that "Southwest is back" and that the foundation has32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | been laid for continued success in the years to come.33 |
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| 55 | 55 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that |
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| 57 | 57 | | the members of this body commend and congratulate the Southwest High School Patriots35 |
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| 58 | 58 | | Boys Basketball Team for their outstanding achievements, their inspiring run to the state36 |
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| 59 | 59 | | championship, and for representing their school and community with honor and pride.37 |
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| 60 | 60 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized38 |
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| 61 | 61 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Head39 |
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| 62 | 62 | | Coach Monquencio Hardnett and the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team.40 |
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| 63 | 63 | | H. R. 858 |
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