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Regular Session, 2013
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
BY SENATOR THOMPSON
COMMENDATIONS. Commends the Delhi High School girls powerlifting team on
winning their first Division V state championship.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend and congratulate the lifters and coaches of the Delhi High School girls2
powerlifting team on winning their first Division V state championship.3
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the citizens of Louisiana and the Senate of the4
Legislature of Louisiana congratulate the Delhi High School girls powerlifting team on their5
competitive spirit during the 2012-2013 season that culminated in winning the Division V6
High School Girls State Powerlifting Championship; and7
WHEREAS, despite it being only the fourth season of the program at the school, the8
Delhi High School girls powerlifting team delivered a dominating performance at the meet9
held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, winning their first ever state championship title; and 10
WHEREAS, each member of the team contributed to their impressive 55 total points,11
twenty-one points higher than the runner-up team; and12
WHEREAS, the Delhi High School girls powerlifters displayed impeccable team13
concept throughout the season and each of these young women deserves individual14
recognition for her vital contribution to the success of the team; and15
WHEREAS, Daliane Dayshona Charvis, Alexia DeJane Gray, Taedreanna Sherese16
Nelson, Selisha Miariel Dain Percy, Jasmine Eyania Poe, Shaquoa Michella Robinson,17
Dynesha Williams, Titiuana Quashazelle Williams, Taven Tynesha Wilson, and Sharice18 SR NO. 22
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Shanta Young are all commended for their determination and dedication to the sport; and1
WHEREAS, Head Coach Jesse Esters, and Assistant Coaches Michelle Esters, Doris2
Jones, Michelle McCall and Colonel Tom Supler have instilled in their lifters the kind of3
leadership and motivational skills needed to achieve great success both on and off the4
platform; and5
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Dynesha Williams, Shaquoa Robinson,6
Raven Williams, Sharice Young, Selisha Percy, and Titiuanna Williams for placing first as7
the best lifters in their respective weight groups; and8
WHEREAS, it is also appropriate to commend Taedreanna Nelson and Jasmine Poe9
for placing second as best lifters in their respective weight groups and Alexia Gray for10
placing fourth and Daliane Charvis for placing fifth as best lifters in their respective weight11
groups; and12
WHEREAS, in addition to her first place finish, Dynesha Williams was named13
"Outstanding Lifter" in the weight class of 165 pounds and higher, scoring a Wilks14
Coefficient total of 775.4; and 15
WHEREAS, the Delhi High School Lady Bears bring a commanding sense of honor16
and immense pride to the school, the town of Delhi, and the state of Louisiana.17
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana18
does hereby commend and congratulate the lifters and coaches of Delhi High School on an19
impressive and memorable season, and on capturing the title of District V High School Girls20
State Powerlifting Champion.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Delhi22
High School principal Kenneth R. Jenkins and the head powerlifting coach Jesse Esters.23
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Tammy Crain Waldrop.
DIGEST
Thompson SR No. 22
Commends Delhi High School girls powerlifting team on winning their first Division V
State High School Powerlifting Championship.