Bill Text: GA HR540 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 540 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: White County High School softball team; 2010; congratulate

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-08 - House Read and Adopted [HR540 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR540-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 540

By: Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th, and Collins of the 27th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the 2010 White County High School softball team on winning the GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, through perseverance and iron determination, the White County High School softball team earned the top ranking in the state with a 12-11 victory over Allatoona High School; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Warriors dominated their opponents all season with timely hitting, clutch pitching, and nearly flawless defense; and

WHEREAS, during White County's eight state playoff games, the Lady Warriors went undefeated, compiled a staggering 23 home runs, outscored their opponents 83-21, and set a new record for home runs in a single game during the Class AAA state playoffs with six against Thomson High School; and

WHEREAS, the state title marks the first for the White County High School softball program and is the first state championship title for the school in 29 years; and

WHEREAS, the state championship team included Brittany Cooper, Sarabeth Cummins, Aubrey Gstalder, Rachel Hammond, Brooke Helton, Heather Herdliska, Morgan Jacobson, Callie McDonald, Kristen Mullis, Ashley Presnell, Laura Sangster, Stephanie Satterfield, Morgan Sullens, Madison Turner, and Lindsey Whitmire; 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, the team's spectacular season reflects the astute guidance and direction of their talented coaches, Head Coach John Brown and Assistant Coaches Lloyd Collins, Beth Kimsey, and Stump Oliver; 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 2010 White County High School softball team for winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and extend to them best wishes on all their future athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Head Coach John Brown.