Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 527: Barrett, Alexander; congratulate
Last action April 2, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Alexander Barrett and the BEST Academy boys basketball team 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, not a change to state law. It recognizes Alexander Barrett and his BEST Academy teammates for winning the 2024-2025 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 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 them on behalf of the Senate. 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.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Alexander Barrett and his BEST Academy teammates for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship.
- Names the coaches, managers, athletic trainer, and each player on the roster in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Alexander Barrett.
Who it affects
Alexander Barrett, his BEST Academy basketball teammates, coaches Brian Weeden, Mario Lemons Sr., Damian Goodwin, and Jessica Johnson, team managers and the athletic trainer, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is that Alexander Barrett receives an official Senate document recognizing his team's state championship.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's season and championship win and credit the coaching staff, managers, and athletic trainer.
- The resolved clause formally congratulates Alexander Barrett for the championship and wishes him continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Alexander Barrett.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Alexander Barrett 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 recognition
- Atlanta schools