Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR311: 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
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2025
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Andre Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth of collegiate golf and for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Coach Andre Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth of collegiate golf and for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Coach Andre Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth of collegiate golf and for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Coach Andre Lacey, an Augusta native and proud alumnus of Paine College, has established himself as a transformative leader in collegiate golf, building on the legacy of his grandfather, golf legend and Hall of Famer Jim Dent, while forging a path as the only Black PGA Professional in Augusta since 2016; and WHEREAS, under Coach Lacey's leadership, Paine College's golf teams have made significant strides, achieving four national championship appearances within 18 months, including the Women's NCCAA (October 2023), Women in Golf (April 2023), the Men's NCCAA (2024), and the 2024 Women's NCCAA; and WHEREAS, Coach Lacey's unwavering commitment to excellence has guided the women's golf team to unprecedented milestones during the 2023-2024 season, including winning the Women in Golf National Championship in Katy, Texas; the Stitch Invitational; the Snead State Invitational; and the Paine College Fall Invitational while also earning second place at H. R. LC 129 0089 the Pointe University Invitational and tying for second place at the NCCAA Championship; and WHEREAS, team members Ashley Michel and Helena Rios have earned All-American honors, becoming the first female All-American …
Sponsors
- Lynn Heffner (D, 130) · primary sponsor
- Howard, Karlton (D, 129)
- Brian Prince (D, 132)
- L.C. Myles (D, 126)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR311?
- HR311 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 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.
- What does HR311 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Coach Andre Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth of collegiate golf and for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR311?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2025. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 19, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR311?
- Lynn Heffner (D, 130), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR311?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70536
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