Bill Text: GA HR1968 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Collins Hill High School wrestling team; congratulate
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1968 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1968-Introduced.html
10 LC 94
3086
House
Resolution 1968
By:
Representative Coan of the
101st
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
the Collins Hill High School wrestling team on winning the 2010 Class AAAAA
State Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Collins Hill High School wrestling team demonstrated a feat of greatness
with a crushing 301 points–213 points over the closest team–to
clinch the state championship title at the Arena at Gwinnett Center;
and
WHEREAS,
the team's impressive state title win earned the school its third consecutive
traditional state championship, its fourth title in six years, and the fifth in
the program's history; and
WHEREAS,
Collins Hill prepared all season for the state finals, competing in tournaments
around the nation and winning the Toshiba Midwest Classic in Kansas City and
placing second at the Powerade Invitational in Pennsylvania; and
WHERAS,
these Eagles soared over their opponents with nine shutouts and beat their
Georgia competitors by an average of 62 points; and
WHEREAS,
the Eagles finished their ultra-successful season with a record of 30-2 and were
ranked Number 9 in the nation by
Amateur Wrestling
News, the highest ranking ever for a
Georgia team; and
WHEREAS,
many Eagles earned first place at the state championship tournament, including
Mac Bennett, C.J. Collins, Drew Ferguson, T.J. Mitchell, Bazell Partridge, and
Joel Smith; and
WHEREAS,
Thomas Delain and Allen Willard finished third place in their divisions at the
state finals while Jamie Hertica placed fourth; and
WHEREAS,
Eagles Devante Brown, Joseph Doyague, and Nick Holbert finished in fifth place
at the state championship tournament; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of purpose and
spirit of each member of the team; and
WHEREAS,
pushing these athletes to achieve mental and physical toughness, Head Coach
Cliff Ramos and Assistant Coaches Mike Ciclarelli, Justin Meyer, Josh Stephen,
and Jim Tiller displayed astute direction, dedication, and determination;
and
WHEREAS,
this magnificent team performed with precision throughout the season and have
come to earn their well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic
achievement, quality of play, and superior sportsmanship.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Collins Hill High School wrestling team for its
unparalleled achievements and congratulate the players and coaches on their
state title.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the players
and coaches of the Collins Hill High School wrestling team.
