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title: SR 696. Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball Team; congratulate
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id: 2025-2026/sr696
cite_as: SR 696, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-02-05
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bill_number: SR 696
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-05
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Russ Goodman
  - Sam Watson
  - Freddie Sims
  - Mike Hodges
  - Carden Summers
  - Clint Dixon
  - Blake Tillery
  - Lee Anderson
  - Shawn Still
  - Bill Cowsert
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topic_tags:
  - high school sports
  - softball
  - Lanier County
  - legislative honors
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# SR 696. Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball Team; congratulate

## Text

Senate Resolution 696
By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Sims of the 12th, Hodges of the 3rd,
Summers of the 13th and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for
winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team
completed an outstanding 2025 season by winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II
State Softball Championship; and
WHEREAS, this championship title represents the team's second state championship in three
years, further solidifying its place among the elite softball programs in the state; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Bulldogs secured the state title with a thrilling 10-7 victory in extra
innings, demonstrating resilience, determination, and competitive excellence under pressure;
and
WHEREAS, the success of this remarkable team reflects the leadership and dedication of
Head Coach Aniston Gano and Assistant Coaches Will Watson, Derek White, and Brooke
Mathis, whose guidance and commitment were instrumental throughout the season; and
WHEREAS, the championship team was comprised of the following outstanding
student-athletes: Marissa Yeomans, Kamden Sealey, Raylyn Hunt, Kaylee Creamer, KK
Trejo, Macie Stone, Molly Newbern, Delaney McKettrick, Katie Newbern, Jade Squires,
Anzley Westlake, Emalee Hunt, Chloe Fender, Molly Livingston, Ryder Holbrook, EmLee
Lowery, Ellee Murray, Kenlyn Taylor, Evie Murray, Sayla Schade, Brilee Burkhalter, Shelby
McKettrick, Addison Smith, and Janie Taylor; and
WHEREAS, the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team has
brought great pride to their school and community by earning a distinguished reputation for
athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and the unwavering pursuit of success both on and off the
field.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for
winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship and extend
best wishes for their continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lanier County
High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team. The resolution recounts that the team won the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship, its second state title in three years, clinched with a 10-7 extra-innings victory.
The resolution formally congratulates the team and its coaching staff, names each player and coach, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the team for distribution. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply records the Senate's recognition of the team's achievement.

### What it does

- Formally congratulates the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship.
- Recognizes Head Coach Aniston Gano and Assistant Coaches Will Watson, Derek White, and Brooke Mathis for their leadership.
- Names all 24 student-athletes on the championship roster in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team, its head coach, three assistant coaches, and the school and community they represent. It has no effect on Georgians outside this group.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, ceremonial statement of recognition from the Georgia Senate. Its practical impact is limited to providing the honored team and school with an official record of the legislature's congratulations.

### Key provisions

- The resolution recites the team's championship win, a 10-7 extra-innings victory, as the basis for the honor.
- It resolves that the Senate congratulates the team and extends best wishes for continued success.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the team.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-05)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-05)
- Sponsors: Russ Goodman, Sam Watson, Freddie Sims, Mike Hodges, Carden Summers, Clint Dixon, Blake Tillery, Lee Anderson, Shawn Still, Bill Cowsert
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72821

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr696.md?full=1