Bill Text: GA SR265 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Tucker High School Football Team; recognize
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR265 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR265-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 265
By:
Senators Henson of the 41st, Weber of the 40th, Butler of the 55th, Ramsey, Sr.
of the 43rd and Thompson of the 5th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Tucker High School football team for their victorious
performance in the 2008 Class AAAA State Championship; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Tucker High School Tigers football team has established and maintained a
proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics;
and
WHEREAS,
this superlative team has completed another ultra successful season of football
competition by defeating Marist 15-3 in the Georgia Dome during the 2008 Class
AAAA State Championship game on December 12, 2008; and
WHEREAS,
earning DeKalb County its 11th football state title, the Tucker Tigers
demonstrated great skill, dedication, and determination throughout the season,
as evidenced by their impressive record of 14 wins and one loss;
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 offensive and defensive talents;
and the astute direction of Head Coach Franklin Stephens; and
WHEREAS,
this magnificent team performed with precision during the season and earned its
well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement, the quality
of its play, and the stiff competition which it presented its
opponents.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate the Tucker High School football team for winning the 2008 Class
AAAA State Championship and extend their sincerest best wishes for future
success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Head Coach Franklin
Stephens.
