HLS 111ES-139 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 First Extraordinary Session, 2011 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7 BY REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Zwolle High School Hawks boys' basketball team upon winning the Class B state championship A RESOLUTION1 To commend the Zwolle High School boys' basketball team upon winning the Class B state2 championship.3 WHEREAS, the Zwolle High School boys' basketball team completed a sensational4 season, earning the title of 2011 Class B state champions after defeating Rapides High5 School by a score of 60-51 to win the thrilling state championship game at the Cajundome6 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; and7 WHEREAS, the historic victory was the thirteenth state basketball championship for8 the Hawks and was the culmination of an unforgettable season; and9 WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence10 throughout the 2010-2011 season and playoffs, and each of these great Hawks deserves11 recognition for his vital contribution to the winning effort; and12 WHEREAS, the Hawks' teammate, Marvin Frazier, Jr., was named the Outstanding13 Player of the championship game; and14 WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved15 without the guidance and skills of head coach Bradley McLaren as well as all of the other16 individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and17 WHEREAS, all Zwolle High School alumni and fans recognize the immense pride18 and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.19 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the20 Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Zwolle High School boys' basketball21 HLS 111ES-139 ORIGINAL HR NO. 7 Page 2 of 2 team upon winning the 2011 Class B state championship and does hereby extend best wishes1 to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball program as they2 celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted4 to Coach Bradley McLaren.5 DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] Howard HR No. 7 Commends the Zwolle High School boys' basketball team upon winning the Class B state championship.