SR526: SR526 Dozier, Nicholas; congratulate

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Nicholas Dozier, a player on the BEST Academy boys basketball team, for the team's 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship win, the program's first-ever state title. The resolution praises the team's coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and roster by name, and credits their teamwork and dedication for the championship season. It does not change any Georgia law or create any new requirement. It simply directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Nicholas Dozier as a keepsake of the honor.

• Congratulates Nicholas Dozier by name for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship with the BEST Academy team.
• Names and praises the team's coaches, managers, and athletic trainer for their roles during the championship season.
• Lists the full roster of players on the championship team alongside their jersey numbers.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Nicholas Dozier.

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

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for the state; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to producing an official document recognizing Dozier and his team's achievement, which the Senate directs be given to him.

• The whereas clauses describe the BEST Academy team's season, its first-ever state championship, and credit the coaching staff and support personnel.
• The resolution lists the full 2024-2025 championship roster by player name and jersey number.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates Nicholas Dozier and wishes him continued success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Nicholas Dozier.

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 basketball
• GHSA state championship
• BEST Academy
• legislative honors