Bill Text: GA HR552 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 552 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Lassiter High School swim and dive team; commend and invite to House

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-03-10 - House Read and Referred [HR552 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR552-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 552

By: Representatives Parsons of the 42nd and Dollar of the 45th

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Lassiter High School swim and dive team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Lassiter High School swim and dive team has established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence in swimming and diving with equal emphases on character and academics; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Trojans brought home their fourth consecutive GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship title, while the boys team placed fourth in the state finals; and

WHEREAS, this year's team of talented swimmers included Amanda Abbott, Sammie Bosma, Daniel Bridgers, Zach Bunner, Kim Carducci, Hannah Clark, Alli Crenshaw, Drew Cuttic, Kylie Dickman, Jordan Drake, James Goodin, Micaela Janco, Lauren Leach, Henry Loong, Zach Marshall, Mike McCarthy, Hailey Morris, Shannon O'Malley, Nicole Prendes, Stephen Robin, Thomas Welch, Sarah Williford, Danielle Yanes, and Jimmy Yoder; 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; their superb swimming and diving talents; and the astute direction of Head Coach Glenn Meeden, Assistant Coach Theresa Mullan, and Community Coach Kayla Fillingim; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Trojan 200 yard medley team broke the Georgia state record with a time of 1:45.01 and included Sammie Bosma for the backstroke, Shannon O'Malley for the breaststroke, Jordan Drake for the butterfly, and Kim Carducci for the freestyle; and

WHEREAS, the girls 400 yard freestyle relay team placed first in the state, Shannon O'Malley won the state title in the 100 yard breaststroke, Kim Carducci placed second in the state for the 100 yard freestyle, and Sammie Bosma won first in the state for the 100 yard backstroke and the 100 yard freestyle; and

WHEREAS, the boys 200 yard freestyle relay team finished third in the state and the boys 400 yard freestyle relay placed second; and

WHEREAS, from the boys team, Jimmy Yoder placed third in the state for the 200 yard freestyle and second in the state for the 500 yard freestyle; and

WHEREAS, this magnificent team performed with precision during the season and earned its well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement and the stiff competition which it presented its opponents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Lassiter High School swim and dive team for its unparalleled achievements 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 an appropriate copy of this resolution to Head Coach Glenn Meeden.