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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 56
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON AND SENATOR GALLOT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend the New Living Word High School boys' basketball team upon winning the
2014 Class C state championship.
WHEREAS, the New Living Word High School boys' basketball team completed a
sensational season, earning the title of 2014 Class C state champions after defeating Sicily
Island High School by a score of 91-72 to win the thrilling state championship game in Lake
Charles; and
WHEREAS, the New Living Word Lions finished the stellar season with a 33-8
record, went undefeated against their district rivals, and locked up the number-two seed in
the Class C state tournament; and
WHEREAS, the Lions secured a spot in the championship game with successive
blowout wins over Phoenix, Reeves, and Atlanta in the Louisiana High School Athletic
Association State Farm Top 28 Boys' Basketball Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Javier Roper and Tracy Hampton each scored twenty-eight points to
lead the Lions to their first state title; and
WHEREAS, the team also consisted of Alijown Mason, Fredrion Evans, Xavious
Williams, Kwantavious Harris, Rashaan Proctor, Rontravion Bryant, Kenneth Price, Justin
Onwuzulike, Jeremy Patton, and Jason Boley; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the 2013-2014 season and playoffs, and each of these intrepid Lions deserves
recognition for his vital contribution to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the Lions have made a Top 28 Boys' Basketball Tournament appearance
in all three years of the New Living Word's basketball program and have averaged thirty
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WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach Jerry Baldwin, assistant coaches Willie
Shelton Richardson, Larry Proctor, and Antarrian Griffin, and managers, Al Traylor and
Jaylon Jackson, as well as all of the other individuals who contribute to the success of the
school's basketball program; and
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2013-2014 season upholds the glorious tradition
of the Lions, and all New Living Word High School alumni and fans 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 New Living Word High School boys' basketball team upon winning the 2014
Class C state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and
everyone involved with this fine basketball program as they celebrate their exceptional
season and prepare for continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Jerry Baldwin, head coach of the New Living Word High School boys' basketball team.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE