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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 54
BY REPRESENTATIVE DIXON AND SENATOR GALLOT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team upon winning the 2012
Class 4A state championship.
WHEREAS, the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team completed a
sensational season, earning the title of 2012 Class 4A state champions after defeating St.
Augustine High School by a score of 58-41 to win the state championship game at the
Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston on Saturday, March 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the championship win was the seventh state basketball championship
for the Warhorses and the culmination of another unforgettable season; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the season and playoffs, and each of these great Warhorses deserves recognition
for his vital contribution to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the Warhorses were led by senior Dee Wagner, who scored twenty
points and was named Most Valuable Player of the championship game; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach Charles Smith as well as all of the other
individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2011-2012 season upholds the glorious tradition
of the Warhorses, and all Peabody Magnet High School 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 Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team upon winning the 2012
Class 4A state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and ENROLLEDHCR NO. 54
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everyone involved with this fine basketball 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 Charles Smith, head coach of the Peabody Magnet High School boys basketball team, and
Lee Dotson, principal of Peabody Magnet High School.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE