Bill Text: GA HR785 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Buford High School football team; 2010; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-31 - House Read and Adopted [HR785 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR785-Introduced.html
11 LC
94 4774
House
Resolution 785
By:
Representatives Clark of the
98th,
Pak of the
102nd,
Coleman of the
97th,
Casas of the
103rd,
and Clark of the
104th
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
the Buford High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AA State
Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Buford High School has a tradition of excellence and the highest ideals of
academic achievement, training of mind and body, and sportsmanship;
and
WHEREAS,
through training, talent, and iron will, the Buford High School football team
earned the top ranking in the state for the fourth straight time with their
overtime win over Calhoun High School at the Georgia Dome; and
WHEREAS,
the Wolves' championship win makes the Buford High School football program one
of only two in Georgia's history to win four state championship titles in a row;
and
WHEREAS,
Buford has won seven state titles since 2001, eight during the history of the
program, and 23 regional titles; and
WHEREAS,
after a 45 yard field goal by Calhoun with ten seconds left in regulation play
forced the title game into overtime, Dominique Swope scored a nine yard run in
overtime to take the Wolves into the lead and Kurt Freitag made two big
defensive plays to keep Calhoun scoreless in overtime and seal the victory;
and
WHEREAS,
the 2010 Wolves completed the season 14-1, were undefeated in Region 6-AA, and
won 13 straight games; 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,
students, players, coaches, parents, and supporters all came together to make a
true championship team; and
WHEREAS,
the 2010 Wolves exhibited a work ethic and level of confidence that transcends
the football field; and
WHEREAS,
the work, talent, and dedication of Head Coach Jess Simpson and his coaching
staff are evident in the team's victorious season with each member displaying
character, integrity, and perseverance to obtain this high achievement;
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 Buford High School football team for winning the 2010
GHSA Class AA State Championship, commend the players and coaches on their
record-setting season, and extend their sincere best wishes for future
success.
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 the head
coach of the 2010 Buford High School football team, Jess Simpson.
