SR696: SR696 Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball Team; congratulate

26 LC 129 0599 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 for1 winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other2 purposes.3 WHEREAS, the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team4 completed an outstanding 2025 season by winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II5 State Softball Championship; and6 WHEREAS, this championship title represents the team's second state championship in three7 years, further solidifying its place among the elite softball programs in the state; and8 WHEREAS, the Lady Bulldogs secured the state title with a thrilling 10-7 victory in extra9 innings, demonstrating resilience, determination, and competitive excellence under pressure;10 and11 WHEREAS, the success of this remarkable team reflects the leade rship and dedication of12 Head Coach Aniston Gano and Assistant Coaches Will Watson, Derek White, and Brooke13 Mathis, whose guidance and commitment were instrumental throughout the season; and14 S. R. 696 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0599 WHEREAS, the championship team was comprised of the following o utstanding15 student-athletes: Marissa Yeomans, Kamden Sealey, Raylyn Hunt, Kaylee Creamer, KK16 Trejo, Macie Stone, Molly Newbern, Delaney McKettrick, Katie Ne wbern, Jade Squires,17 Anzley Westlake, Emalee Hunt, Chloe Fender, Molly Livingston, Ryder Holbrook, EmLee18 Lowery, Ellee Murray, Kenlyn Taylor, Evie Murray, Sayla Schade, Brilee Burkhalter, Shelby19 McKettrick, Addison Smith, and Janie Taylor; and20 WHEREAS, the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team has21 brought great pride to their school and community by earning a distinguished reputation for22 athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and the unwavering pursuit of success both on and off the23 field.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 congratulate the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast P itch Softball team for26 winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship and extend27 best wishes for their continued success.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lanier County30 High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team.31 S. R. 696 - 2 -