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HR 868

Commending Edward L. Wright, Jr.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cliff Hayes

House resolution commends Creekside High School girls basketball for the 32-0 GHSA Class 4A state championship season, honoring coaches and standout players.

Bill text as passed House (HR868ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 868

Summary — H.R. 868 (Resolution): Creekside High School girls basketball team; commend

Status: House Read and Adopted (adopted May 16, 2025)
Introduced: January 31, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial/commendation)

Purpose / Intent

This resolution formally congratulates the Creekside High School girls basketball team on winning the GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship and recognizes the team’s athletic achievements, individual honors, and contributions to their school community. It is a ceremonial measure intended to honor and extend best wishes to the team and its members.

Key provisions / content

  • Commends Creekside High School girls basketball team for an outstanding season (document cites a 32–0 record).
  • Recognizes the team’s state championship victory (resolution text references winning the GHSA Class 4A State Championship, with a cited final score of 57–37 vs. Maynard Jackson).
  • Highlights coaching and player honors:
    • Head Coach Akennia Ellis — multiple Coach of the Year recognitions (Region 4‑AAAA, GPB Sports 4A, Sandy’s Spiel 4A, Georgia Athletic Coaches Association).
    • Players singled out: Jacy Mitchell, Skye Cleveland, and C’India Dennis.
    • Skye Cleveland and C’India Dennis both surpassed 1,000 career points.
    • C’India Dennis — numerous awards listed (including Championship MVP, GA Athletic Coaches Assoc. 4A South Player of the Year, 1st Team All‑State, Region 4‑AAAA POY, Atlanta Tip Off Club 3rd Team, 3.45 GPA noted).
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to the team.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honorary: Creekside High School girls basketball players, coaches, and the school community. The resolution carries no regulatory, funding, or enforcement effects.

Procedural history / timeline

  • Introduced January 31, 2025.
  • Placed on the Local, Consent, and Resolutions Calendar and laid before the House; considered on Local & Consent Calendars (May 13).
  • Adopted by the House on May 16, 2025; recorded vote and enrollment reporting followed.

Notes / caveats

  • The document provided appears to include text from an unrelated federal bill also numbered H.R. 868 (“Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act”) concerning sexual harassment/assault of Bureau of Prisons staff. That is a distinct legislative measure and not part of this Georgia/House resolution honoring Creekside High School.
  • This resolution is ceremonial/commendatory and does not change law or create obligations.

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

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