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HR 875

Cooper, Owen; winning the 50 and the 100 Freestyle State Championships; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carter Barrett and 5 co-sponsors

Recognizes and commends Owen Cooper of North Forsyth HS for winning the state 50- and 100-yard freestyle championships; a ceremonial honor to share with his school and community.

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Bill Summary · HR 875

Summary — H.R. 875 (House Resolution): Commending Owen Cooper for State Swimming Championships

Bill number: H.R. 875
Title: Recognizing and commending Owen Cooper on winning the 50 and 100 Freestyle State Championships
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory)
Introduced: January 31, 2025
Status: House Read and Adopted (May 23, 2025)

Purpose

This simple, non‑binding House resolution recognizes and commends Owen Cooper of North Forsyth High School for winning the state championships in the 50‑yard and 100‑yard freestyle events. It acknowledges his athletic achievement, dedication, sportsmanship, and the pride he brought to his school and community.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Owen Cooper for his victories in the 50 and 100 freestyle at the State Swimming Championship.
  • Praises his qualities (courage, determination, leadership, character, sportsmanship) and the months of training that led to his success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Owen Cooper.

Who is affected

  • Owen Cooper (primary honoree).
  • North Forsyth High School and Cooper’s teammates/community (recipient of recognition and honor).
  • No legal, regulatory, or budgetary effects — this is ceremonial.

Sponsors and cosponsors

Primary sponsors listed in the enrolled/resolution text include Representatives Brent Cox, Rick Jasperse, Lauren McDonald III, Carter Barrett, David Clark, and others. Additional cosponsors appear on the legislative history. (See House record for full sponsor list.)

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced and referred to committee: Jan 31, 2025 (House).
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: Apr 28, 2025.
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 22, 2025.
  • Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Calendar and adopted: May 23, 2025 (nonrecord vote; laid before the House; reported enrolled).

Additional note (possible numbering collision)

A different measure bearing the same number, H.R. 875 — the "Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025" — is a substantive bill reported by the Judiciary Committee in March 2025 proposing new immigration inadmissibility/removability grounds for DUI offenses. That is a distinct measure and should not be confused with this ceremonial resolution honoring Owen Cooper.

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

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