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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
BY SENATOR THOMPSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate the lifters and coaches of the Delhi High School boys
powerlifting team on winning their third consecutive Division V state championship.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the citizens of Louisiana and the Senate of the
Legislature of Louisiana congratulate the Delhi High School boys powerlifting team on their
competitive spirit during the 2012-2013 season that culminated in winning the Division V
High School Boys State Powerlifting Championship; and
WHEREAS, despite it being only the fourth season of the program at the school, the
Delhi High School boys powerlifting team delivered an impressive performance at the meet
held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, winning their third consecutive state championship title;
and
WHEREAS, each team member contributed to their winning total of 44 points which
was nine points higher than the runner-up team; and
WHEREAS, the Delhi High School boys powerlifters displayed impeccable team
concept throughout the season and each of these young men deserves individual recognition
for his vital contribution to the success of the team; and
WHEREAS, Vernon Bruce, Solon Dixon, Rasheed Jamir Godbolt, Justin Montrel
Gray, Dylan Lewis Jackson, DeAnthony D Wan May, LaDarion DeShawn Morse, Davious
DeMartrell Thomas, Jaquarius Tillery, and Rapheal Devon Washington are all commended
for their determination and dedication to the sport; and
WHEREAS, head coach Jesse Esters, and assistant coaches Michelle Esters, Doris
Jones, Michelle McCall and Colonel Tom Supler have instilled in their lifters the kind of
leadership and motivational skills needed to achieve great success both on and off the
platform; and SR NO. 21 ENROLLED
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WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Jaquarious Tillery, Davious Thomas, and
Rapheal Washington for placing first and La Darion Morse, Solon Dixon, and Dylan Jackson
for placing second as the best lifters in their respective weight groups; and
WHEREAS, it is also appropriate to commend Rasheed Godbolt and Vernon Bruce
for placing third and Justin Gray and DeAnthony May for placing fifth as best lifters in their
respective weight groups; and
WHEREAS, the Delhi High School Bears bring a commanding sense of honor and
immense pride to the school, the town of Delhi, and the state of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate the lifters and coaches of Delhi High School on an
impressive and memorable season, and on winning the District V High School Boys State
Powerlifting Championship for the third consecutive year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Delhi
High School principal Kenneth R. Jenkins and the head powerlifting coach Jesse Esters.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE