Georgia HR 1746: Shirley, Bethany; commend

Bill Text

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House Resolution 1746
By: Representatives Fleming of the 114
th, Martinez of the 111
th, and Williamson of the 112
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Bethany Shirley; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, Bethany Shirley is a nationally recognized sporter air rifle athlete whose2
dedication, consistency, and championship-level focus have made her one of the top junior3
shooters in the country; and 4
WHEREAS, a homeschooled senior from the Class of 2026, Bethany has competed, and5
excelled, on every major stage in junior marksmanship; and6
WHEREAS, in 2025 alone, she achieved a rare sweep of the CMP, 4-H, and American7
Legion National Championships, demonstrating her dominance across all major governing8
bodies; and9
WHEREAS, among her many accolades, she is also a two-time gold medalist at both the10
Gary Anderson Invitational and the Camp Perry Open, a Daisy Nationals gold medalist, and11
has earned back-to-back silver medals at the Junior Air Rifle Nationals; and12
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WHEREAS, Bethany embodies the 4-H values of head, heart, hands, and health, and her13
journey reflects the true spirit of 4-H – preparing young people to lead and succeed, one goal14
at a time; and15
WHEREAS, this stellar young woman epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and16
character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and17
WHEREAS, Bethany Shirley's victories are the culmination of a lifetime of hard work,18
dedication, and excellent sportsmanship; and19
WHEREAS, her superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned her the respect and20
admiration of her teammates and challengers; and21
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlative abilities of this22
accomplished and gifted student-athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and respect she has23
brought to herself and her community, be appropriately recognized.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25
the members of this body recognize and commend Bethany Shirley and extend best wishes26
for success in the future.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29
Bethany Shirley.30
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