SR529: SR529 Mickell, Joshua; congratulate

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Joshua Mickell, a player on the BEST Academy boys basketball team, for the team's win in the 2024-2025 GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship, the team's first state title. The resolution praises the team's coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and named players, and formally states that the Senate congratulates Mickell and wishes him continued success. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mickell. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

• Formally congratulates Joshua Mickell on the Senate's behalf 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 roster of players for their performance during the season.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Joshua Mickell.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to Mickell for continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or program.

The resolution directly names Joshua Mickell and his BEST Academy basketball teammates, coaches, managers, and athletic trainer. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution.

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia residents generally; it is a formal, public expression of congratulations from the state Senate. Its significance is symbolic, honoring a specific student athlete and his team for a notable athletic achievement.

• The whereas clauses describe the BEST Academy team's season, coaching staff (Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, Jessica Johnson), support staff, and full player roster.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate congratulate Joshua Mickell for winning the state championship and wish him continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Joshua Mickell.

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
• Georgia Senate resolution
• student athletes