Bill Text: GA SR348 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Clinch County High School Football Team; congratulate

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-08 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR348 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR348-Enrolled.html
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Senate Resolution 348
By: Senator Goggans of the 7th

A RESOLUTION


Congratulating the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, through training, talent, and iron will, the Clinch County High School football team earned the top ranking in the state for the first time since 2004 and the fifth time in 50 years; and

WHEREAS, the talented 2010 Panthers tied the school's record for wins in a season with 15 and set a new Clinch County High School record for total points scored in a season with 627; and

WHEREAS, these amazing athletes defeated their opponents by an average score of nearly 42 to 12 during the season and defeated their playoff opponents by an average score of 32 to 15, providing solid evidence of their exceptional abilities; and

WHEREAS, the Panthers proudly won the state title by defeating Savannah Christian 24-12 with the school's first championship win in the Georgia Dome; 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 Jim Dickerson; 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 SENATE that the members of this body congratulate the Clinch County High School football team for winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship and extend their sincere 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 of the 2010 Clinch County High School football team, Jim Dickerson.
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