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HR 871

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelly Simonds

Officially recognize Artemis Eaton for winning the state wrestling title; honors her courage, skill, and sportsmanship, and sends best wishes for her future success.

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Bill Summary · HR 871

Summary — H.R. 871: Commending Artemis Eaton on winning the Wrestling State Championship

Status: Adopted by the House (House Read and Adopted)
Introduced: January 31, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)
Companion: S 200

Purpose

H.R. 871 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing and commending Artemis Eaton of North Forsyth High School for winning the Wrestling State Championship. The resolution praises her athletic achievement, personal qualities (courage, determination, leadership, character), and the sportsmanship she demonstrated during the season.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Artemis Eaton for earning the state wrestling title.
  • Praises her months of training, skill, strategy, stamina, control, and the respect she has earned from teammates and opponents.
  • Extends the House's best wishes for her future success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make and distribute an appropriate copy of the resolution to Artemis Eaton.

There are no regulatory, appropriations, or programmatic provisions; the resolution is purely honorary.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Artemis Eaton (student-athlete, North Forsyth High School).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: North Forsyth High School, teammates, coaches, family, and the local community whose pride and reputation are acknowledged.
  • No governmental agencies, budgets, or private parties are required to take action as a result of this resolution.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-01-31: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-03-31: Read and adopted by the House (first readers / House Hopper entries also recorded).
  • 2025-04-15 to 2025-05-23: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars and placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • 2025-05-23: Laid before the House, adopted, and reported enrolled.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Anna Paulina Luna; Todd Jones; Rick Jasperse; Carter Barrett; Brent Cox; Lauren McDonald III; David Clark.
Cosponsors include: Brandon Gill, Mike Kennedy, Andrew Ogles, Josh Brecheen, Michael A. Rulli.

Impact

This resolution is honorary and nonbinding. Its effects are symbolic: public recognition of a student-athlete’s achievement and formal encouragement from the legislative body. There are no legal, fiscal, or regulatory consequences.

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

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