Georgia SR870: Brookwood High School Boys Swim Team; congratulate

What the bill says

A resolution Congratulating the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Brookwood High School boys swim team has established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and WHEREAS, outstanding dedication, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made this team a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its remarkable 2025 campaign, the team captured its 10th overall state swimming championship title; and WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; and WHEREAS, senior Baylor Stanton led the way, setting a state record in the 200 IM; and WHEREAS, in the 200 medley relay, the team of Baylor Stanton, Ean Silvers, Collin Severtson, and Christian Alston won in a time of 1:32.26; and S. R. LC 129 1187 WHEREAS, the 200 free relay was won by the team of Baylor Stanton, Ean Silvers, Evan Loo, and Michael Stanton in 1:24.96; and WHEREAS, Oliver Van Peteghem won the 200 free in 1:36.76 and the 500 free in 4:27.04; and WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by performing …

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Sponsors

• Nikki Merritt (D, 9) · primary sponsor
• Clint Dixon (R, 45)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, 5)
• Anderson, Tonya (D, 43)
• Parkes, Nabilah (D, 7)
• Sally Harrell (D, 40)
• Shawn Still (R, 48)

Latest actions

1. February 26, 2026: Senate Read and Adopted
2. February 25, 2026: Senate Hopper

Common questions

What is SR870?

SR870 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Brookwood High School Boys Swim Team; congratulate.

What does SR870 do?

In its own words: A resolution Congratulating the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SR870?

Passed both chambers as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (February 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SR870?

Nikki Merritt (D, 9), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR870?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73698