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SR 527

Barrett, Alexander; congratulate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Esteves and 2 co-sponsors

Ceremonial Senate resolution congratulates Alexander Barrett and BEST Academy on the 2024–25 GHSA Class A Division I Boys title, honors coaches and players; no fiscal impact.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 527

Summary — Senate Resolution 527 (SR 527)

Bill Number: SR 527
Title: Barrett, Alexander; congratulate
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial)
Introduced: May 13, 2025
Status: Read and adopted (Senate) — reported enrolled May 15, 2025
Primary Sponsors: Senators Jason Esteves (35th), RaShaun Kemp (38th), Nan Orrock (36th)

Purpose and intent

SR 527 is a ceremonial Senate resolution formally congratulating Alexander Barrett for winning the 2024–2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship. The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of Barrett and the BEST Academy boys basketball team, commends players, coaches and support staff, and extends best wishes for continued success.

Key provisions

  • Officially congratulates Alexander Barrett on the state championship victory (2024–2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys).
  • Recognizes the BEST Academy boys basketball team for capturing its first-ever state championship and praises the team’s athletic ability, teamwork, dedication, and resilience.
  • Specifically names coaches Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, and Jessica Johnson; managers ZaMya Wallace and Taylor Roach'e; and athletic trainer Lance Hibbert-Parrish.
  • Lists team members: Xion Evans (#1), Jacob Mickell (#4), Nicholas Dozier (#10), Alexander Barrett (#11), Mario Lemons Jr. (#14), Joshua Mickell (#15), Wendell Brown Jr. (#21), and Curtis Martin (#25).
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Alexander Barrett.

Who is affected

  • Directly honors: Alexander Barrett.
  • Also honored and acknowledged: the BEST Academy boys basketball team, coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and the school community.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or policy changes — the resolution is honorary and does not create legal obligations or appropriate funds.

Procedural timeline and status

  • March 31, 2025: Placed in Senate hopper (initial filing).
  • May 13, 2025: Received by Secretary of the Senate / introduced.
  • May 15, 2025: Read and adopted by the Senate; vote recorded in the Journal; reported enrolled.
  • Final posture: Adopted ceremonial resolution; enrolled copy to be provided to the honoree.

Impact

SR 527 functions as a formal public commendation intended to recognize athletic achievement, boost community and school pride, and provide an official record of the legislature’s congratulations. It carries no budgetary or regulatory effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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