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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 172
BY REPRESENTATIVE GUILLORY
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Louisiana State University-Eunice baseball team upon winning the 2010
National Junior College Athletic Association Division II World Series.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana State University-Eunice (LSUE) baseball Bengals
completed a sensational season, winning the 2010 National Junior College Athletic
Association (NJCAA) Division II World Series by defeating the University of Connecticut-
Avery Point by a score of ten to two in Enid, Oklahoma, on June 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the LSUE baseball team finished the season with an impressive winning
record of fifty-three wins and only thirteen losses; and
WHEREAS, the championship was the Bengals' third national title in five years and
the culmination of another unforgettable season; the team also won the national
championship in 2006 and 2008; and
WHEREAS, Chance Mistric earned the win on the mound pitching 6 1/3 innings,
allowing two runs on four hits with two walks and four strikeouts, and was named the co-
outstanding pitcher of the tournament; Brook Boudreaux went 2-for-3 with four RBIs to lead
the way offensively; Jordan Bourque, Jacob Fisher, and Raph Rhynes were named to the all-
tournament team; and Gabriel Thibodeaux was named the tournament Most Valuable Player;
and
WHEREAS, the Bengals performed at the highest level of excellence throughout the
season, and each of these great student athletes deserves recognition for his vital
contributions to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach Jeff Willis, assistant coach Alan Orgain,
assistant coach Josh McDonald, and assistant coach Randy Hux as well as all of the other
individuals who have contributed to the great success of LSUE's baseball program; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 172
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WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the
Bengals, and all LSUE alumni and fans recognize the immense pride and distinguished
honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Louisiana State University-Eunice
baseball team upon winning the 2010 National Junior College Athletic Association Division
II World Series and does hereby extend best wishes to the athletes, coaches, and everyone
involved with this fine baseball 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 head coach Jeff Willis.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES