SR527: SR527 Barrett, Alexander; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally congratulates Alexander Barrett, a player on the BEST Academy boys basketball team, for helping the team win the 2024-2025 GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship. The resolution praises the team's coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and full roster of players by name, and credits their teamwork and hard work for the season's success. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Alexander Barrett as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally congratulates Alexander Barrett for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship.
• Names and praises the BEST Academy team's coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and full player roster for their season.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Alexander Barrett.

The resolution directly names Alexander Barrett, his BEST Academy teammates, coaches Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, and Jessica Johnson, team managers, and the athletic trainer. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to the recognition it gives to a Georgia high school basketball team and the keepsake document the Senate provides to Alexander Barrett.

• The whereas clauses describe the BEST Academy team's championship season and credit the coaching staff, managers, and athletic trainer.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates Alexander Barrett for the team's championship win.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Alexander Barrett.

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 recognition
• BEST Academy