Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1545: Cole, Jesse and Emily; Banana Ball and Bananas Foster; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 3, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating Jesse and Emily Cole, Banana Ball, and Bananas Foster; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring and celebrating Jesse and Emily Cole, Banana Ball, and Bananas Foster; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring and celebrating Jesse and Emily Cole, Banana Ball, and Bananas Foster; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the extraordinary success and public support of the Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball; and WHEREAS, on February 25, 2016, Jesse and Emily Cole created a national phenomenon--establishing the Savannah Bananas; and WHEREAS, the Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since 2018, becoming one of the great sports success stories and being recognized nationally as the "Greatest Show In Sports"; and WHEREAS, using their iconic sports platform, Jesse and Emily Cole, who already serve as foster parents, created Bananas Foster; and WHEREAS, Bananas Foster is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing families together by celebrating the foster care community while educating and inspiring others to get involved; and H. R. 1545 LC 112 3751 WHEREAS, Bananas Foster, the official nonprofit of Banana Ball, selects a "Bananas Foster Family" (BFF) for a backstage experience at each Banana Ball game; and WHEREAS, due to the iconic presence and platform of the Savannah Bananas, the need for foster care parents has been featured and promoted in media such as the Today show, ABC News, CBS News, Sports Illustrated, and other national outlets; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has 9,500 children in foster care, and a need for additional foster …
Sponsors
- Ron Stephens (R, 164) · primary sponsor
- Jesse Petrea (R, 166)
- Edna Jackson (D, 165)
- Bill Hitchens (R, 161)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1545?
- HR1545 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Cole, Jesse and Emily; Banana Ball and Bananas Foster; commend.
- What does HR1545 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring and celebrating Jesse and Emily Cole, Banana Ball, and Bananas Foster; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1545?
- Passed both chambers as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1545?
- Ron Stephens (R, 164), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1545?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73815
Source: official Georgia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.