Bill Text: GA HR521 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 521 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team; commend and invite to House

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2011-03-21 - House Passed/Adopted [HR521 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR521-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 521

By: Representative Hanner of the 148th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team on winning their third consecutive GISA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Lady Eagles earned the top ranking in the state through perseverance, determination, and dedication with an exhilarating 43-41 victory over Gatewood School, earning the school its third consecutive state championship title in girls basketball; and

WHEREAS, the GISA Class AA championship title-earning win came after the team scored the winning basket with only 2.4 seconds to go in the game, and the last-minute victory capped off the team's ultra-successful season; and

WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, the unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team, and their superb offensive and defensive talents; and

WHEREAS, the team was led by the astute direction of Head Coach Keith Jones, Assistant Coach Robert Bryant, and Team Mom and Statistician Beck Maloney; and

WHEREAS, the championship Lady Eagles basketball team is composed of talented athletes Alex Barfield, Lauren Barfield, Sarah Bridges, Marilauren Farr, Millie Foster, Carley Law, Marlee Locke, Maura Milliron, and Olivia Rogers; and

WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is abundantly proper to call them champions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team on their third straight State Championships, extend their sincerest best wishes for future success, and invite them to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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 Terrell Academy girls basketball team.