SENATE RESOLUTION 104

(By Senators Hamilton and Boso)

[Introduced on June 1, 2019]

Congratulating the Webster County High School Highlanders boys’ basketball team for winning the 2019 Class A State Championship.

Whereas, The Webster County High School Highlanders boys’ basketball team had a dominant year on the court, finishing with an undefeated record of 28-0, and winning the state championship; and

Whereas, The Webster County High School Highlanders boys’ basketball team is led by head coach, Mike Gray, assistant coach, Eddie Mazzella, staffed by Codey Horton, and consists of players:  Tyler Gray, Cole Taylor, Drew Holcomb, Pryce Gadd, Gage Rose, Rye Gadd, Levi Cochran, William Lewis, Garrett Hamrick, Dorian Groggs, Carter Williams, and Kayden Cutlip; and

Whereas, The Webster County High School Highlanders boys’ basketball team displayed its strong will and determination for an entire season on its way to becoming the first team in West Virginia basketball history to finish a season 28-0; and

Whereas, The Webster County High School Highlanders boys’ basketball team will be remembered as one of the best teams ever assembled in West Virginia high school basketball history and is a shining example of what can be accomplished with dedication, commitment, and teamwork; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby congratulates the Webster County High School Highlanders boys’ basketball team for winning the 2019 Class A State Championship; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Webster County High School Highlanders boys’ basketball team.