Georgia CommonsSR 98: Paine College Women's Golf Team; commend
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Paine College women's golf team for its national tournament victories and honors from 2023 to 2024, including its head coach's leadership.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes the Paine College women's golf team for winning several national-level tournaments between 2023 and 2024, including the Division II Women in Golf National Championship, and for a strong third-place finish at the NCCAA Championship after a scorecard playoff. The resolution also praises Head Coach Andre Lacey II, an Augusta native and Paine College alumnus described as the only Black PGA Professional in Augusta since 2016, for his leadership and community outreach. The Senate formally commends the team and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the team.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Paine College women's golf team for multiple national tournament wins from 2023 to 2024.
- Recognizes team members Ashley Michel and Helena Rios as the first female All-Americans in Paine College golf history.
- Praises Head Coach Andre Lacey II for his leadership, player development, and community outreach in Augusta's golf community.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the golf team.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Paine College women's golf team, its coach Andre Lacey II, and players Ashley Michel and Helena Rios. It has no legal effect on the general public, other schools, or state agencies beyond the Senate's own staff.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it does not change any Georgia law. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, giving the team and coach an official record of praise from the state Senate that can be shared with the college and community.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses list the team's tournament wins from 2023 to 2024 and the All-American honors earned by two players.
- The resolution credits Head Coach Andre Lacey II's leadership and his recognition by the Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend the team and wish it future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.
From the bill
“it is abundantly proper to call them champions.”
“the only Black PGA Professional in Augusta since 2016”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
Topics
- Paine College
- women's golf
- HBCU athletics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Augusta