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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
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend the St. Thomas More High School volleyball team upon winning the 2013
Division II state championship.
WHEREAS, in November of 2013, the St. Thomas More High School volleyball
team earned the title of 2013 District II state champions by defeating the Terriers of
Vandebilt Catholic High School at the Pontchartrain Center; and
WHEREAS, St. Thomas More swept the championship event by winning three out
of three sets with respective scores of 25-16, 25-23, and 25-20; and
WHEREAS, the thrilling state championship win, which marked the third state title
in four years for the Cougars, was the culmination of another unforgettable season for the
team; and
WHEREAS, the team finished the season with an overall record of thirty-eight wins
and only nine losses and an undefeated district record of six wins and zero losses and has
won an incredible twenty-two consecutive district titles; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team, Caroline Adams, Kathleen Alexander, Maddy
Aucoin, Kirsten Auzenne, Kali Calkins, Michelle Gautreaux, Molly Jacobson, Jaime Landry,
Kayla McCollum, Emma McKay, Julia Romero, Michaela Smith, and Morgan Vincent,
performed at the highest level of excellence, and each of these great Cougars deserves
recognition for her vital contributions to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, head coach Jessica Burke, who was named the state volleyball Coach
of the Year, also merits special recognition, along with the other individuals who contribute
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WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the
Cougars, and all St. Thomas More 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 St. Thomas More High School volleyball team upon winning the 2013 District
II state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, head coach Jessica
Burke, and everyone involved with this fine volleyball 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 Coach Jessica Burke.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE