HLS 11RS-1238 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2011 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 62 BY REPRESENTATIVES BARRAS, CHAMPAGNE, AND SAM JONES AND SENATOR MILLS COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Lady Panthers gymnastics team of Catholic High School in New Iberia for winning the 2011 state championship A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1 To commend the Catholic High School Lady Panthers gymnastics team upon winning the2 2011 state championship.3 WHEREAS, the Lady Panthers gymnastics team of Catholic High School in New4 Iberia completed a sensational season on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the state championship5 meet at Baton Rouge Magnet High School; and6 WHEREAS, this thrilling victory was the culmination of another unforgettable7 season for the Lady Panthers of Catholic High School (CHS); and8 WHEREAS, the Division II team clinched the team's exciting overall win with an9 exceptional finish in the uneven bars routine, with Allison Talley placing first with a 9.7510 score, Kristynn LeLeux finishing with a 9.5 score, and Linzee LeJeune earning a 9.3 score;11 and12 WHEREAS, CHS won the Division II championship with Allison Talley, Kristynn13 LeLeux, Linzee LeJeune, Riece LeBlanc, and Chloe Colwart competing; and14 WHEREAS, Morgann LeLeux, who medaled in all events, finished as the state15 individual runner-up in Division I, winning the floor exercise with a phenomenal 9.9 score;16 she and Haley Miller competed on the Division I team and brought home a third-place finish17 for CHS; and18 HLS 11RS-1238 ORIGINAL HCR NO. 62 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the Division III team, including Remi LeBlanc, Courtney LeBlanc,1 Tiffany LeBlanc, Cameron Thornton, and Candace Guilbeau, also performed well, finishing2 fourth; and 3 WHEREAS, these CHS athletes competed at the highest level of excellence4 throughout the season, and each of these great gymnasts deserves recognition for her vital5 contributions to the winning effort; and6 WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the gymnastics team could not have7 been achieved without the guidance and skills of head coach Shane LeLeux and all of the8 other individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's gymnastics program;9 and 10 WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the Lady11 Panthers, and all Catholic High School alumni and fans recognize the immense pride and12 distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, to the New Iberia community, and to13 the state of Louisiana.14 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby15 commend the Lady Panthers gymnastics team of Catholic High School in New Iberia upon16 winning the 2011 state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the gymnasts,17 head coach, and everyone involved with this fine gymnastics program as they celebrate their18 superb season and prepare for continued success in the future.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted20 to Coach Shane LeLeux.21 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)] Barras HCR No. 62 Commends the Lady Panthers gymnastics team of Catholic High School in New Iberia upon winning the 2011 state championship.