Bill Text: GA HR971 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Buford High School softball team; congratulate

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 6)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR971 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR971-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 971
By: Representatives Clark of the 98th, Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Clark of the 104th, Brockway of the 101st, and others

A RESOLUTION


Congratulating the Buford High School softball team on winning their fourth consecutive GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, through perseverance and iron determination, the Buford High School softball team earned the top ranking in the state with a 6-2 victory over Union County High School; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Wolves dominated their opponents all season with timely hitting, clutch pitching, and nearly flawless defense, and their amazing state title win places them as only the second team in Georgia history to win four consecutive state championships; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 state championship team included Bailey Burnette, Kallie Case, Cara Cole, Melissa Dickie, Karly Fullem, Aly Hicks, Lanae Hodnett, Lexi Overstreet, Lanier Paul, Mickala Price, Lindsey Puckett, Kodi Ricketson, Rebekah Rude, Noah Sudderth, Chelsie Thomas, Whitney Wolfe, and Madison Wynegar; 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, Lady Wolves of the All Region 6-AA First Team include Kallie Case, Melissa Dickie, Karly Fullem, Lexi Overstreet, and Chelsie Thomas while Second Team honors went to Kodi Ricketson, Rebekah Rude, Whitney Wolfe, and Madison Wynegar; and

WHEREAS, Chelsie Thomas was named County Defensive Player of the Year by the Gwinnett Diamond Club and the club's First Team All County included Kallie Case, Melissa Dickie, Karly Fullem, and Lexi Overstreet, with Second Team members Kodi Ricketson and Whitney Wolfe; and

WHEREAS, the team's spectacular season reflects the astute guidance and direction of their talented coaches and the support of their many fans; 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 Buford High School softball team for winning their fourth consecutive GHSA Class AA 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 Tony Wolfe.
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