| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0447 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 866 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Silcox of the 53 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Martin of the 49 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Jones of the |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Holland of the 54 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Congratulating the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams for |
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| 18 | 18 | | winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams have3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphasis on character,4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | academics, and athletic achievement; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, the girls basketball team secured its fifth state championship in program history,6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | finishing an outstanding season with a record of 25 wins and 5 losses, while the boys7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | basketball team captured its first-ever state championship with an impressive record of 278 |
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| 25 | 25 | | wins and 4 losses; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made both10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | teams remarkable to observe throughout the season, culminating in their triumphant victories11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | at the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, several players and coaches received prestigious honors from the Atlanta13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | Tip-Off Club, including senior Haley Swain being named Miss Georgia Basketball, Caleb14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | Wilson earning the title of Mr. Georgia Basketball, and Head Coaches Nichole Dixon and15 |
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| 32 | 32 | | H. R. 866 |
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| 34 | 34 | | Mario Mays receiving the esteemed Garland-Pinholster Girls and Boys Coach of the Year |
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| 36 | 36 | | awards, respectively; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, Nakhai Worthy was recognized for her exceptional talent and contributions to18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | the girls basketball team by earning a spot on the All-Metro Third Team; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, the phenomenal performances of these teams are a testament to the outstanding20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose of each team member; the skillful21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | coaching of their leaders; and the unwavering support of their school and community; and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, as these magnificent teams earned their well-deserved reputations for23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | excellence by performing with courage, precision, and determination over months of rigorous24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | training and competition, it is abundantly proper to call them champions.25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | the members of this body congratulate the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | basketball teams for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | and extend best wishes for their continued success.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams.32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | H. R. 866 |
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