SR528: SR528 Lemons Jr., Mario; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Mario Lemons Jr. and the BEST Academy boys basketball team for capturing the school's first-ever state basketball championship during the 2024-2025 season. The resolution praises the team's athletic ability, teamwork, and coaching, and names the coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and full roster of players. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Mario Lemons Jr. as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally congratulates Mario Lemons Jr. for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship.
• Recognizes the BEST Academy coaching staff, managers, and athletic trainer by name for their roles in the team's season.
• Lists the full team roster by name and jersey number as part of the official record.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Mario Lemons Jr.

The resolution directly names and honors Mario Lemons Jr., his BEST Academy basketball teammates, coaches Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, and Jessica Johnson, team managers, and the athletic trainer.

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect, it gives Mario Lemons Jr. and his teammates official recognition from the Georgia Senate for their championship season, creating a lasting public record of the achievement.

• The whereas clauses describe the team's season, coaching staff, support staff, and full roster by name and number.
• The first resolved clause formally congratulates Mario Lemons Jr. for the championship and wishes him continued success.
• The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an official copy available for distribution to Mario Lemons Jr.

1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• high school sports
• basketball championship
• legislative honors
• Atlanta schools