The resolution recognizes the Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns women's cross country team for their historic victory at the Great American Conference Championship held on October 25, 2025, in Monticello, Arkansas. This win marks the team's first conference championship after consistently finishing in the top three over the past five years, including being runner-up for the previous four years. The Golden Suns excelled in the competition, placing first among twelve teams, with all five scoring runners finishing in the top twenty-five.
Additionally, the resolution highlights the individual achievements of team members, including Audrey Hill, Amaya Grant, and Avery Stanley, who earned First Team All-Great American Conference honors, while Peyton Carson received Second Team honors. Mackenzie Epperson and Alyson Greathouse were recognized as Great American Conference Elite Scholar-Athletes for their academic excellence. The team was led by Head Coach Gabe Sams, who was named Coach of the Year, and the resolution calls for an appropriate copy to be presented to him by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.