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HR 31EXGEORGIASession 2026_ssState Billsigned
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Georgia House recognizes and honors the Haiti National Football Team for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Original title: Haiti National Football Team; qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; recognize

Last action · June 22, 2026: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Segun Adeyina and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 31EX to recognize and honor the Haiti National Football Team, known as , for qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence since 1974.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the team; no funding, statutory, or service changes are stated.

Background
  • The FIFA World Cup is the international quadrennial championship of association football contested by senior men's national teams of the members of FIFA. context
  • Haiti previously qualified for the FIFA World Cup only once prior, in the 1974 tournament held in West Germany. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Haiti National Football Team

The team members and coaching staff receive formal recognition and commendation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Key Facts

  • The resolution recognizes and honors the Haiti National Football Team for qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • This qualification marks Haiti's first appearance in the FIFA World Cup tournament since 1974, ending a 52-year absence.
  • The team is led by Head Coach Sébastien Migné.
  • The resolution acknowledges the contributions of the large Haitian-American community in Georgia and the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. (GAHCCI).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 31EX do?
It officially recognizes and honors the Haiti National Football Team for qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
When was Haiti's last FIFA World Cup appearance before 2026?
Haiti last appeared in the FIFA World Cup tournament in 1974, marking a 52-year absence.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Jun 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House Hopper
  2. Jun 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House First Readers
  3. Jun 22, 2026HouseFloor
    House Read and Adopted

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Segun AdeyinaHouse · District 110DemocraticPrimary sponsor
Arlene BecklesHouse · District 96DemocraticCosponsor
Robert DawsonHouse · District 65DemocraticCosponsor
Kim SchofieldHouse · District 63DemocraticCosponsor
Rhonda BurnoughHouse · District 77DemocraticCosponsor
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El-Mahdi HollyHouse · District 116DemocraticCosponsor

Connected Entities

Duckens Nazon, Keeto Thermoncy, Johny Placide and 29 more
PersonDuckens Nazon“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonKeeto Thermoncy“Defender for the team”Map →
PersonJohny Placide“Goalkeeper for the team”Map →
PersonJean-Ricner Bellegarde“Midfielder for the team”Map →
PersonMartin Experience“Defender for the team”Map →
PersonWilguens Paugain“Defender for the team”Map →
PersonDerrick Etienne Jr.“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonAlexandre Pierre“Goalkeeper for the team”Map →
locationGeorgia“U.S. State”Map →
PersonJosue Duverger“Goalkeeper for the team”Map →
PersonDominique Simon“Midfielder for the team”Map →
OrganizationGeorgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc.“Chamber representing Haitian-American businesses and professionals”Map →
PersonRicardo Ade“Defender for the team”Map →
PersonSébastien Migné“Head Coach of the Haiti National Football Team”Map →
PersonYassin Fortune“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonCarl Fred Sainte“Midfielder for the team”Map →
PersonLouicius Deedson“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonWilson Isidor“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonLenny Joseph“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonJean-Kevin Duverne“Defender for the team”Map →
PersonJosue Casimir“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonWoodensky Pierre“Midfielder for the team”Map →
locationHaiti“Country”Map →
PersonGarven Metusala“Defender for the team”Map →
PersonDuke Lacroix“Defender for the team”Map →
PersonDanley Jean Jacques“Midfielder for the team”Map →
PersonRuben Providence“Forward for the team”Map →
PersonHannes Delcroix“Defender for the team”Map →
locationUnited States“Country”Map →
PersonFrantzdy Pierrot“Forward for the team”Map →
OrganizationHaiti National Football Team“The national football team of Haiti honored by the resolution”Map →
PersonCarlens Arcus“Defender for the team”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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