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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 28
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Pelican High School boys' basketball team upon winning the 2012 Class
C state championship.
WHEREAS, the Pelican High School boys' basketball team completed a sensational
season, finishing with a record of 30-7 and earning the title of 2012 Class C state champions
after defeating Dubach High School by a score of 67-35 to win the state championship game
on Friday, March 9, at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the 2011-2012 season and playoffs, and each of these great Jaguars deserves
recognition for his vital contribution to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the Jaguars were led by Zikiteran Woodley, whose thirty-one points and
eleven rebounds earned him the title of Most Outstanding Player for the championship game;
and
WHEREAS, the Jaguars' amazing accomplishments could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach, Richard Simmons, 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 Jaguars, and all Pelican High School alumni and fans recognize the immense pride and
distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state; and
WHEREAS, this historic Jaguar victory, in conjunction with the Lady Jaguars' 2012
state title, marks the first time in thirty years that a school has claimed boys' and girls' titles
on the same day at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association basketball championship.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Pelican High School boys' basketball
team upon winning the 2012 Class C state championship and does hereby extend best wishes ENROLLEDHR NO. 28
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to the players, coaches, and 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 Coach Richard Simmons.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES