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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 528: Lemons Jr., Mario; congratulate

Last action April 2, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Mario Lemons Jr. 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 Mario Lemons Jr. and his teammates on the BEST Academy boys basketball team for capturing the school's first-ever state championship in the 2024-2025 season, competing in the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) Class A Division I level. The resolution praises the team's coaches, managers, and athletic trainer, lists the roster by jersey number, and formally congratulates Mario Lemons Jr. for the win. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him as a keepsake.

What the bill does

  • Formally congratulates Mario Lemons Jr. for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship.
  • Names and praises the BEST Academy team's coaches, managers, and athletic trainer for their roles during the season.
  • Lists the full team roster by player name and jersey number as part of the official record.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mario Lemons Jr.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names Mario Lemons Jr., 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 broader legal effect on other Georgians.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving the team and player formal recognition from the state Senate for their championship season.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the team's season, coaching staff, support staff, and full roster by jersey number.
  • The resolved clause formally congratulates Mario Lemons Jr. for winning the state championship and wishes him continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mario Lemons Jr.

From the bill

“the members of this body congratulate Mario Lemons Jr. for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship and extend best wishes for continued success”

This is the resolution's main action, formally honoring the player and his championship.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)Primary sponsor
  • RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
  • Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)

Topics

  • high school sports
  • basketball championship
  • legislative recognition
  • Georgia Senate resolution

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