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title: SR 98. Paine College Women's Golf Team; commend
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date: 2025-02-04
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bill_number: SR 98
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-04
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Harold Jones
  - Derek Mallow
  - RaShaun Kemp
  - Elena Parent
  - Kenya Wicks
  - Gail Davenport
  - Nan Orrock
  - Sally Harrell
  - Nikki Merritt
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topic_tags:
  - Paine College
  - women's golf
  - HBCU athletics
  - Georgia Senate resolution
  - Augusta
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# SR 98. Paine College Women's Golf Team; commend

## Text

Senate Resolution 98
By: Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Mallow of the 2nd, Kemp of the 38th, Parent of the 44th,
Wicks of the 34th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Paine College women's golf team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, from 2023 to 2024, the Paine College women's golf team has earned multiple
national-level tournament victories, including the Division II Women in Golf National
Championship, the Stitch Invitational, the Johnson and Wales Match, the Snead State
Invitational, and the Paine College Fall Dual Invitational Match; and
WHEREAS, the team demonstrated exceptional resilience during the NCCAA
Championship, tying for second place and ultimately securing a third-place finish after a
scorecard playoff, while team members Ashley Michel and Helena Rios earned
All-American honors—the first-ever female All-Americans in Paine College golf history;
and
WHEREAS, this outstanding performance exemplifies the visionary and transformative
leadership of Head Coach Andre Lacey II, an Augusta native, proud Paine College alumnus,
and the only Black PGA Professional in Augusta since 2016; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to service, player development, and community outreach has
garnered recognition from respected institutions such as the Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black
History, where his memorabilia was featured to honor the legacy of Black caddies and
professionals in Augusta's golf history; and
WHEREAS, the team's performance has elevated the standing of HBCUs in collegiate golf,
broadened the sport's representation, and inspired young athletes by illustrating the
opportunities that golf can offer in athletics, education, and future careers; and
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team has earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence
by performing with courage and precision, it is abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend the Paine College women's golf team upon its many outstanding victories as well
as extend sincere best wishes for future 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 Paine College
women's golf team.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-04)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-04)
- Sponsors: Harold Jones, Derek Mallow, RaShaun Kemp, Elena Parent, Kenya Wicks, Gail Davenport, Nan Orrock, Sally Harrell, Nikki Merritt
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69788

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr98.md?full=1