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HR 739

Bleckley County High School boys cross country team; winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Mathis

Congressional resolution commends Bleckley County HS boys' cross country for the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 state title; a symbolic honor with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 739

Summary — H. Res. 739 (House Resolution)

Title: Bleckley County High School boys cross country team; winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; commend
Type: House resolution (congratulatory)
Bill Number: HR 739
Introduced: January 24, 2025
Status: Adopted by the House (May 23, 2025)
Sponsors: Frederica S. Wilson (primary), Danny Mathis (primary), André Carson (cosponsor)

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 739 is a non‑binding, ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates and commends the Bleckley County High School boys’ cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship. The measure recognizes the team’s athletic achievement, leadership, and dedication, and extends best wishes for continued success.

Key provisions

  • Officially congratulates the Bleckley County High School boys’ cross country team on capturing the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship.
  • Notes this is the team’s third state cross country championship since 2015.
  • Recognizes Head Coach Shelly Cranford for her direction of the team.
  • Identifies four All‑State runners and their individual finishes:
    • Caleb Darsey — 2‑time individual state champion
    • Jack Harrell — 7th place overall
    • Harrison Rogers — 8th place overall
    • Logan Camp — 9th place overall
  • Authorizes and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to the Bleckley County High School boys’ cross country team.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Bleckley County High School boys’ cross country team (student‑athletes and coaching staff).
  • The resolution is symbolic and has no regulatory, funding, or legal obligations for federal, state, or local governments.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on January 24, 2025.
  • Passed through House procedural steps (House Hopper, First Readers) March 25, 2025.
  • Considered on Local & Consent Calendars and subsequently placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • Adopted by the House on May 23, 2025 (nonrecord vote recorded in the Journal) and reported enrolled the same day.

Impact

This resolution serves as an official congressional commendation highlighting athletic achievement and community pride. It carries no legal force, does not appropriate funds, and imposes no regulatory changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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