Bill > HR410

This resolution commends the Mercer Bears football team for their outstanding 2024 season, during which they achieved an impressive 11-3 overall record and won the Southern Conference (SoCon) championship with a 7-1 conference record. Under the leadership of first-year Head Coach Mike Jacobs, the team demonstrated exceptional performance, including an undefeated 7-0 home record at Five Star Stadium and advancing to the NCAA Division I FCS playoff quarterfinals. The resolution highlights individual player achievements, specifically noting players TJ Moore (unanimous All-American), Brayden Manley, Myles Redding, and Brayden Smith, who received various All-America team recognitions. The resolution not only celebrates the team's athletic success but also emphasizes how their accomplishments bring pride to Mercer University and the Macon-Bibb community, embodying values of discipline, sportsmanship, and perseverance. Additionally, the resolution directs the House of Representatives' Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Coach Jacobs, the team, and the university, formally recognizing their remarkable season and contributions to collegiate athletics.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70873