HR 311: Lacey, Coach Andre; Paine College golf teams; outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth of collegiate golf and for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Coach Andre Lacey, an Augusta native and Paine College alumnus, along with the Paine College golf teams, for their success in collegiate golf. It recounts the teams' four national championship appearances within 18 months, several tournament wins during the 2023-2024 season, and individual honors earned by team members Ashley Michel and Helena Rios, the first female All-American golfers in Paine College history. The resolution also recognizes the program's community outreach, including educational events and free golf clinics, and expresses support for a proposed Golf Community Room on the Paine College campus that would offer youth golf programs and repair services. The House directs its Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Coach Lacey and Paine College. The resolution carries no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Coach Andre Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their achievements in collegiate golf.
• Applauds the teams for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport and extends best wishes for continued success.
• Expresses House support for a proposed Golf Community Room on the Paine College campus and encourages collaboration with stakeholders.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to Coach Lacey and Paine College.

The resolution directly names Coach Andre Lacey, Assistant Coach Rashad Wilson, Paine College, and its golf teams, including players Ashley Michel and Helena Rios. It also touches the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is publicity and recognition for Paine College's golf program and its proposed Golf Community Room, which could help draw attention or support for that campus initiative.

• The whereas clauses detail Coach Lacey's background, the golf teams' championship appearances, and individual player honors.
• The first resolving clause commends Coach Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their achievements and diversity efforts.
• The second resolving clause expresses House support for the proposed Golf Community Room and encourages collaboration with stakeholders.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Coach Lacey and Paine College.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Lynn Heffner (D, HD-130)Patrocinador principal
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)

• collegiate golf
• Paine College
• HBCU athletics
• diversity and inclusion
• Augusta Georgia