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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
BY SENATORS THOMPSON, GALLOT, RI SER AND WALSWORTH
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate the players, coaches and managers of the Carroll High School
boys basketball team on winning the Class 3A state championship.
WHEREAS, the Fant-Ewing Coliseum on the campus of the University of Louisiana
at Monroe, was the championship house for the Carroll High School "CHS" boys basketball
team; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
congratulates the Carroll High School boys basketball team on their competitive spirit during
the 2012-2013 season that culminated in winning the Class 3A Boys Championship; and
WHEREAS, the CHS boys team captured the state championship title with a 68-64
win over Farmerville High School; and
WHEREAS, the players of CHS displayed both excellence and impeccable team
maneuvers throughout the season, and each of these lionhearted young men earned
individual recognition for their vital contribution to the winning effort and for the success
of the boys basketball program at CHS; and
WHEREAS, Danterius Anderson, Raymond Bates, Anthony Caesar, JaCarre
Crockett, Amari Davis, James Donahue, Ladarius Gipson, Devanta Johnson, Josh Johnson,
Devante Shields, Terell Sims, and JaMarcus Walker are all recognized and commended for
their determination and dedication to the sport, resulting in a phenomenal season with
impressive wins and teamwork; and
WHEREAS, head coach Jesse Burnett, along with coach Adrian Wilson, coach
Antonio Howard, coach Mykia Chatman, coach Ricky York, and manager Jarvis Price are
also to be commended for their valiant efforts in motivating and guiding this team to a
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WHEREAS, JaCarre Crockett scored fourteen points and made three rebounds which
nabbed him most valuable player honors; and
WHEREAS, Josh Johnson made two free throws with ten seconds remaining to
clinch the team's victory; and
WHEREAS,CHS boys basketball team last won this distinguished state crown in the
2010-2011 season; and
WHEREAS, through its display of good sportsmanship, hard work, and outstanding
court play conversions, the CHS Bulldogs bring a commanding sense of pride in the school,
the city of Monroe, and the state of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate the coaches, managers and players of Carroll High
School basketball team on an impressive and memorable season, and on capturing the Class
3A Boys State High School Basketball Championship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Carroll High School principal Patrick Taylor, and head basketball coach Jesse Burnett.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE