25 LC 129 0098 Senate Resolution 115 By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Summers of the 13th and Hickman of the 4th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs for winning the GHSA Class 1 A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs has established and maintained3 a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and 4 WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary leadership made this team5 a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its extraordinary6 2024 campaign, the team triumphed in a hard-fought battle to become the GHSA Class A7 Division II State Softball Champions; and8 WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of MVP Jaden Benefield and her superb pitching9 ability are a clear display of the outstanding athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity10 of purpose and spirit among each member of the team as well as the astute direction of head11 coach Ben Davis; and12 WHEREAS, the team performed with precision during the season and earned its13 well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement, the quality of its play,14 and the stiff competition it presented to its opponents; and15 S. R. 115 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0098 WHEREAS, this accomplished team achieved a remarkable 24-4 record and earned Lanier 16 County its first softball championship ever.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 congratulate the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs on their victory at the GHSA19 Class A Division II State Softball Championship and extend best wishes for their continued20 success.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lanier County23 High School Lady Bulldogs.24 S. R. 115 - 2 -