_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the Ben Davis High
School boys track team.
Whereas, The members of the 2009-2010 boys track team
at Ben Davis High School of Indianapolis have set
themselves apart as a result of their achievements in the high
school sports world;
Whereas, The team won its third consecutive state track
and field title at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field
Complex in Bloomington on June 5, 2010, Ben Davis High
School's first "three-peat" in track and field competition;
Whereas, The Giants finished the 107th annual boys event
with 47 points;
Whereas, The Ben Davis 3200 meter relay team won the
blue ribbon in the first timed final of the day, securing the
school's first state championship in the 4x800 meter relay;
Whereas, Coach Mike Davidson is the inspiration behind
these gifted athletes;
Whereas, Each member of the Giants team was an integral
part of the team, each contributing to the victory; and
Whereas, Outstanding accomplishments such as this
deserve special recognition: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly congratulates the
2009-2010 Ben Davis High School boys track and field team on its
third consecutive state championship and wishes team members
continued success in all their future endeavors.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit copies of this resolution to coach Mike
Davidson, the members of the boys track team, Principal Joel
McKinney, and Superintendent Dr. Terry Thompson.