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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 27
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Pelican High School girls' basketball team upon
winning the Class C state championship
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Pelican High School girls' basketball team upon winning the 2012 Class2
C state championship.3
WHEREAS, the Pelican High School girls' basketball team completed a sensational4
season, finishing with a record of 32-3 and earning the title of 2012 Class C state champions5
after defeating Saline High School by a score of 42-38 to win the state championship game6
on Friday, March 9, at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston; and7
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence8
throughout the 2011-2012 season and playoffs, and each of these great Lady Jaguars9
deserves recognition for her vital contribution to the winning effort; and10
WHEREAS, the Lady Jaguars were led by Michee Alexander and Latarsha Hall, who11
earned the title of Most Outstanding Player for the championship game; and12
WHEREAS, the Lady Jaguars' amazing accomplishments could not have been13
achieved without the guidance and skills of head coach, Cleve Craig, as well as all of the14
other individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and15
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2011-2012 season upholds the glorious tradition16
of the Lady Jaguars, and all Pelican High School alumni and fans recognize the immense17
pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state; and18 HLS 12RS-2277 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, this historic Lady Jaguar victory, in conjunction with the Jaguars' 20121
state title, marks the first time in thirty years that a school has claimed girls' and boys' titles2
on the same day at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association basketball championship.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the4
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Pelican High School girls' basketball5
team upon winning the 2012 Class C state championship and does hereby extend best wishes6
to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball program as they7
celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.8
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted9
to Coach Cleve Craig.10
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)]
Cox HR No. 27
Commends the Pelican High School girls' basketball team upon winning the 2012 Class C
state championship.