HLS 111ES-140 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 First Extraordinary Session, 2011 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8 BY REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Pleasant Hill High School Eagles boys' basketball team upon winning the Class C state championship A RESOLUTION1 To commend the Pleasant Hill High School boys' basketball team upon winning the 20112 Class C state championship.3 WHEREAS, the Pleasant Hill High School boys' basketball team completed a4 sensational season, earning the title of 2011 Class C state champions after defeating Family5 Christian Academy by a score of 79-61 to win the thrilling state championship game at the6 Cajundome at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; and7 WHEREAS, the historic victory marked the Eagles' fourth consecutive trip to the8 Top 28 and second straight trip to the Class C title game and was the culmination of an9 unforgettable season; and10 WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence11 throughout the 2010-2011 season and playoffs, and each of these great Eagles deserves12 recognition for his vital contribution to the winning effort; and13 WHEREAS, the Eagles were led in their win by teammate Jacorius Turner, who was14 named the Outstanding Player of the championship game; and15 WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved16 without the guidance and skills of head coach Brian D. Williams as well as all of the other17 individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and18 WHEREAS, all Pleasant Hill High School alumni and fans recognize the immense19 pride and distinguished honor that the Eagles' team brings to its school, community, and20 state.21 HLS 111ES-140 ORIGINAL HR NO. 8 Page 2 of 2 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the1 Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Pleasant Hill High School boys'2 basketball team upon winning the 2011 Class C state championship and does hereby extend3 best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball program4 as they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted6 to Brian D. Williams, head coach of the Pleasant Hill High School boys' basketball team.7 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. 8 Commends the Pleasant Hill High School boys' basketball team upon winning the Class C state championship.