Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 529: Mickell, Joshua; congratulate
Last action April 2, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Joshua Mickell 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 Joshua Mickell and his teammates on the BEST Academy boys basketball team for capturing the school's first-ever state title in the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship. The resolution praises the team's coaches, managers, and athletic trainer, lists the players on the roster, and formally congratulates Mickell on behalf of the Senate. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Mickell, giving him a keepsake record of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Joshua Mickell 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.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Joshua Mickell.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Joshua Mickell, his teammates on the BEST Academy boys basketball team, and the team's coaches, managers, and athletic trainer, all of whom are recognized by the Georgia Senate for the championship season.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; its significance is purely ceremonial. It gives Joshua Mickell and his team public recognition from the Georgia Senate and a keepsake copy honoring their championship season.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate's congratulations to Joshua Mickell for the championship win and wishes him continued success.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mickell.
- The whereas clauses list the team roster, coaching staff, managers, and athletic trainer recognized alongside Mickell.
From the bill
“the team captured its first-ever state championship”
“it is abundantly proper to call them champions”
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
- BEST Academy
- Georgia Senate resolution