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SR 98: Paine College Women's Golf Team; commend

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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.