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