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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
BY SENATOR THOMPSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate the lifters and coaches of the Delhi High School girls
powerlifting team on winning their first 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 girls powerlifting team on their
competitive spirit during the 2012-2013 season that culminated in winning the Division V
High School Girls State Powerlifting Championship; and
WHEREAS, despite it being only the fourth season of the program at the school, the
Delhi High School girls powerlifting team delivered a dominating performance at the meet
held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, winning their first ever state championship title; and
WHEREAS, each member of the team contributed to their impressive 55 total points,
twenty-one points higher than the runner-up team; and
WHEREAS, the Delhi High School girls powerlifters displayed impeccable team
concept throughout the season and each of these young women deserves individual
recognition for her vital contribution to the success of the team; and
WHEREAS, Daliane Dayshona Charvis, Alexia DeJane Gray, Taedreanna Sherese
Nelson, Selisha Miariel Dain Percy, Jasmine Eyania Poe, Shaquoa Michella Robinson,
Dynesha Williams, Titiuana Quashazelle Williams, Taven Tynesha Wilson, and Sharice
Shanta Young 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
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Dynesha Williams, Shaquoa Robinson,
Raven Williams, Sharice Young, Selisha Percy, and Titiuanna Williams for placing first as
the best lifters in their respective weight groups; and SR NO. 22 ENROLLED
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WHEREAS, it is also appropriate to commend Taedreanna Nelson and Jasmine Poe
for placing second as best lifters in their respective weight groups and Alexia Gray for
placing fourth and Daliane Charvis for placing fifth as best lifters in their respective weight
groups; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her first place finish, Dynesha Williams was named
"Outstanding Lifter" in the weight class of 165 pounds and higher, scoring a Wilks
Coefficient total of 775.4; and
WHEREAS, the Delhi High School Lady 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 Girls State
Powerlifting Championship.
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