Bill Text: GA SR1289 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Whitefield Academy Boys Varsity Basketball Team; recognize
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-27 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1289 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1289-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1289
By:
Senators Stoner of the 6th, Hill of the 32nd, Rogers of the 21st, Tippins of the
37th and Thompson of the 33rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Whitefield Academy boys varsity basketball team on their
third Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
through perseverance and iron determination, the Whitefield Academy boys varsity
basketball team finished their 29-3 season with a 73-49 win against Athens
Christian; 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 Tyrone Johnson and Assistant Coaches
Eddie James and Steve Simpson; and
WHEREAS,
Head Coach Tyrone Johnson is one of only two Cobb County basketball coaches to
win three championships over the last decade; and
WHEREAS,
the Whitefield Academy boys varsity basketball team includes Lorenzo Carter,
Jordan Coar, Humberto Dryden, Kenneth Gaines, Kristopher Martin, Matthew Olson,
Braelen Phillips, Khalen Pinkett, Everett Pollard, and Gerald Render;
and
WHEREAS,
as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with precision and determination 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 commend
the Whitefield Academy boys varsity basketball team on winning their third Class
A State Championship.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Whitefield Academy
boys varsity basketball team.
