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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 183
BY REPRESENTATIVE TALBOT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend John Curtis Christian School upon winning six state athletic championships
in the 2011-2012 school year.
WHEREAS, during the 2011-2012 school year, John Curtis Christian School in River
Ridge won six state athletic championships: football, boys and girls basketball, softball, and
indoor and outdoor track and field; and
WHEREAS, the John Curtis football team's 33-3 victory over Winnfield High School
in the Class 2A state championship was the culmination of an unforgettable 14-1 season; this
victory marked the Patriots' twenty-fourth state football championship in the school's forty-
nine year existence; and
WHEREAS, the girls basketball team's 55-42 win against Iota in the Class 2A state
championship marked the Lady Patriots' third state championship, and the boys' 57-48 state
championship victory over Riverside was their first; this was the third ever state basketball
championship sweep in Louisiana athletic history; and
WHEREAS, the John Curtis softball team capped off an impeccable 32-0 season
when they topped Evangel Christian 2-0 to win the Class 2A state title; this victory was the
sixth state championship win for the Patriots; and
WHEREAS, the Patriots claimed their third straight state title in outdoor track and
field with their eighty-seven point finish in the Division 2A-1A state championship, in
addition to winning the Division II indoor track and field state championship by scoring
ninety-one points; and
WHEREAS, John Curtis Christian School's six state athletic championships in 2011-
2012 solidifies the Patriots' place among the greatest high school athletic programs in the
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WHEREAS, the members of these teams performed at the highest level of
excellence, and each of these great Patriots deserves recognition for his or her vital
contributions to these victories; and
WHEREAS, special measures of commendation are in order for the coaches who
labor year-round to maintain and strengthen John Curtis Christian's reputation as one of the
state's premier high schools; and
WHEREAS, the teams' outstanding 2011-2012 seasons uphold the glorious tradition
of the Patriots, and all John Curtis Christian High School alumni and fans recognize the
immense pride and distinguished honor that Patriot athletics bring to the school, community,
and state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend John Curtis Christian School upon winning state championships in football, boys
and girls basketball, softball, and outdoor and indoor track and field in the 2011-2012 school
year and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with
these fine athletic programs as they celebrate their exceptional seasons and prepare for
continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the headmaster of John Curtis Christian School.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE