Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 89 BY SENATOR WHITE AND REPRESENTATIVE BROADWATER A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON To commend the St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School girls basketball team upon winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 2A Basketball State Championship. WHEREAS, the St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School girls basketball team completed a sensational season, earning the title of Class 2A state champions at the LHSAA basketball championship in March 2013; and WHEREAS, the team won the state champion title in addition to being undefeated district champions, having a district record of 14-0; and WHEREAS, the team finished with an overall record of 30-5; and WHEREAS, the team includes many players who were selected as members of the 1st Team All-District, 1st Team 2A All-State, 2nd Team All-District, and Academic All- State Team: Amber Donnes, Carly Keller, Allie Seale, and Addie Shafer were significant leaders, and their efforts were recognized in their selection for these honors; and WHEREAS, Amber Donnes was also named MVP in Class 2A and MVP of the State Game and has received a basketball scholarship to attend McNeese University; and WHEREAS, Carly Keller received a basketball scholarship to attend Delta State University; and WHEREAS, Meg Gambel was selected to be a member of the National Honor Society and team members selected for Beta Club include Meg Gambel, Amber Donnes, Allie Seale, Carly Keller, Tylynn Guidry, and Addie Shafer; and WHEREAS, all members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence throughout the basketball season, and each of these great players deserves recognition for her vital contributions to the winning effort; and WHEREAS, all members of the team also perform well academically, as is apparent in their placement on the Academic Honor Roll; and WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the school, and all St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School alumni and fans SCR NO. 89 ENROLLED Page 2 of 2 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 St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School girls basketball team upon its memorable and historic victory in the 2013 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 2A state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyon e involved with this fine basketball program as they celebrate their exceptional achievements and prepare for continued success in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES