Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 526: Dozier, Nicholas; congratulate
Last action April 2, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Nicholas Dozier and the BEST Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I state championship.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes Nicholas Dozier and his teammates on the BEST Academy boys basketball team for winning 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, and athletic trainer, lists the players by name and jersey number, and formally congratulates Dozier on behalf of the Senate. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dozier as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Nicholas Dozier for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship.
- Recognizes the BEST Academy boys basketball team, its coaches, managers, and athletic trainer for the season.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Nicholas Dozier.
Who it affects
Nicholas Dozier, his BEST Academy basketball teammates, coaches Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, and Jessica Johnson, team managers, the athletic trainer, and the Georgia Senate, which formally records this recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its main real-world impact is a Senate-issued document recognizing the team's championship season that Dozier and his teammates can keep.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the team's championship season and names the coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and players including Nicholas Dozier.
- It formally resolves that the Senate congratulates Nicholas Dozier and wishes him continued success.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Nicholas Dozier.
From the bill
“congratulate Nicholas Dozier 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
- legislative honor
- BEST Academy