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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 86
BY REPRESENTATIVES PIERRE, BARRAS, STUART BISHOP, NANCY LANDRY,
TERRY LANDRY, MONTOUCET, ORTEGO, AND ROBIDEAUX AND
SENATORS CORTEZ, GUILLORY, MILLS, AND PERRY
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the St. Thomas More volleyball team upon winning the
2013 Division II state championship
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend the St. Thomas More High School volleyball team upon winning the 20132
Division II state championship.3
WHEREAS, in November of 2013, the St. Thomas More High School volleyball4
team earned the title of 2013 District II state champions by defeating the Terriers of5
Vandebilt Catholic High School at the Pontchartrain Center; and6
WHEREAS, St. Thomas More swept the championship event by winning three out7
of three sets with respective scores of 25-16, 25-23, and 25-20; and8
WHEREAS, the thrilling state championship win, which marked the third state title9
in four years for the Cougars, was the culmination of another unforgettable season for the10
team; and11
WHEREAS, the team finished the season with an overall record of thirty-eight wins12
and only nine losses and an undefeated district record of six wins and zero losses and has13
won an incredible twenty-two consecutive district titles; and14
WHEREAS, the members of the team, Caroline Adams, Kathleen Alexander, Maddy15
Aucoin, Kirsten Auzenne, Kali Calkins, Michelle Gautreaux, Molly Jacobson, Jaime Landry,16
Kayla McCollum, Emma McKay, Julia Romero, Michaela Smith, and Morgan Vincent,17
performed at the highest level of excellence, and each of these great Cougars deserves18
recognition for her vital contributions to the winning effort; and19 HLS 14RS-3145 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, head coach Jessica Burke, who was named the state volleyball Coach1
of the Year, also merits special recognition, along with the other individuals who contribute2
to the team's success; and3
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the4
Cougars, and all St. Thomas More High School alumni and fans recognize the immense5
pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.6
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby7
commend the St. Thomas More High School volleyball team upon winning the 2013 District8
II state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, head coach Jessica9
Burke, and everyone involved with this fine volleyball program as they celebrate their10
exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.11
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted12
to Coach Jessica Burke.13
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Pierre HCR No. 86
Commends the St. Thomas More High School volleyball team upon winning the Division
II state championship.