SR523: SR523 Martin, Curtis; congratulate

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Curtis Martin, a member of the BEST Academy boys basketball team, for the team's state championship win during the 2024-2025 season. It describes the team's performance, coaching staff, managers, athletic trainer, and roster in the whereas clauses that lay out the reasons for the recognition. The resolution's operative section formally congratulates Curtis Martin for winning the GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship and wishes him continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Martin. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally congratulates Curtis Martin for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship.
• Extends best wishes for Martin's continued success on behalf of the Senate.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Curtis Martin.
• Recites the team's coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and full roster as part of the honor.

This resolution directly names and honors Curtis Martin and his BEST Academy teammates, coaches Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, and Jessica Johnson, team managers, and the athletic trainer. It has no legal effect on the broader public.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes no Georgia law; its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the state Senate for a high school athletic achievement, and creating an official copy for Martin to keep.

• The whereas clauses describe the BEST Academy team's season, coaching staff, support staff, and full player roster including Curtis Martin.
• The first resolved clause formally congratulates Curtis Martin for the championship win and wishes him continued success.
• The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Curtis Martin.

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 resolution
• Atlanta schools