ENROLLED Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2010 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 79 BY REPRESENTATIVE DIXON A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON To commend the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team upon winning the 2010 Class 4A state championship. WHEREAS, the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team completed a sensational season, earning the title of 2010 Class 4A state champions after defeating Bossier High School by a score of 61-58 to win the state championship game at the Lafayette Cajundome on Saturday, March 13, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team was undefeated for the 2009-2010 season, finishing with a final record of 41-0; and WHEREAS, the championship win was the sixth state basketball championship for the Warhorses and the culmination of another unforgettable season; and WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence throughout the season and playoffs, and each of these great Warhorses deserves recognition for his vital contribution to the winning effort; and WHEREAS, the Warhorses were led by senior Markel Brown, the team's captain, who scored twenty-fi ve points and was named Most Valuable Player of the championship game; and WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved without the guidance and skills of head coach Charles Smith as well as all of the other individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and WHEREAS, in recognition of their extraordinary achievements, coach Charles Smith and Markel Brown were named Class 4A Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively, by the Louisiana Sportswriters Association; and WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2009-2010 season upholds the glorious tradition of the Warhorses, and all Peabody Magnet High School alumni and fans recognize the ENROLLEDHCR NO. 79 Page 2 of 2 immense pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team upon winning the 2010 Class 4A state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball program as they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Charles Smith, head coach of the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE