Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 525: Mickell, Jacob; congratulate
Last action April 2, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Jacob Mickell and his BEST Academy teammates for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Jacob Mickell, 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 resolution recounts the team's season, praising its coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and roster of players by name. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates Mickell on behalf of the Senate and wishes him continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Jacob Mickell for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship with his BEST Academy team.
- Recognizes the team's coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and named roster of players for their roles in the championship season.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jacob Mickell.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jacob Mickell, his BEST Academy basketball teammates, coaches Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, and Jessica Johnson, team managers, and the athletic trainer. It has no legal or practical effect on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal weight and changes no Georgia law or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it gives Jacob Mickell and his teammates and coaches formal, public recognition from the Georgia Senate for their state championship achievement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the BEST Academy team's season, its coaches, support staff, and full roster of named players.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate congratulate Jacob Mickell for the championship and wish him continued success.
- The final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jacob Mickell.
From the bill
“congratulate Jacob Mickell for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship and extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
Topics
- high school sports
- basketball championship
- Georgia Senate resolution
- BEST Academy