Bill Text: GA SR331 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Franklin County High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-04 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR331 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR331-Enrolled.html

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11 LC 94 4350

Senate Resolution 331

By: Senator Butterworth of the 50th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Franklin County High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, members of the Franklin County High School boys basketball team have earned a reputation for excellence in athletics and academics; and

WHEREAS, the Lions have had a successful 2010-2011 season with an amazing 22-5 record and won the Region 8AAA championship title, the second in the school's history; and

WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of their superb offensive and defensive talents and the outstanding athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; and

WHEREAS, this all-star team included stellar athletes Kareem Butler, B.J. Brown, Austin Farrow, Raquan Jones, Kalep Leverette, KeShaun Mayfield, Tomoriea McGlocking, Jack McRee, Red Montgomery, Drew Parten, A.J. Ricci, Matt Matt Scott, Deonte Smith, and Lee South; and

WHEREAS, the team was led by the astute direction of Head Coach Harry Marsh and Assistant Coaches Jason Shaver and Jesse Marsh; and

WHEREAS, Coach Marsh is in his 14th season with the Lions, has led the school to win two region championships and eight state tournament appearances, and is credited with 552 career wins; and

WHEREAS, this magnificent team performed with precision throughout the season and have come to earn their well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement, quality of play, and superior sportsmanship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Franklin County High School boys basketball team for its unparalleled achievements and extend their sincerest best wishes for continued success in the future.

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 Harry Marsh.