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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 154
BY REPRESENTATIVES JEFFERSON AND SHADOIN
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Simsboro High School boys' track and field team for
winning the 2014 Class B state championship
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Simsboro High School boys' track and field team for winning the 20142
Class B state championship.3
WHEREAS, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class B and C Track4
and Field Championships were held on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the LSU Bernie Moore5
Track Stadium; and6
WHEREAS, the Simsboro High School boys' track and field team earned a top team7
score of 64.5; and8
WHEREAS, Rontavious Abney was named the state meet MVP and won first place9
in both the 110m and 300m hurdles, second place in the 160m relay, and fourth place in the10
800m relay; and11
WHEREAS, Jeromie Ashley placed fourth in the 400m and the 800m relay, Colton12
Cochran placed second in the 1600m relay and the 3200m relay, Dequalone James placed13
second in the 1600m relay and fourth in both the 400m and 800m relays, Dallas Leith placed14
eighth in the 3200m relay, Cardaye Modest placed third in the 800m relay and second in the15
1600m relay, Xavier Ogunyemi placed second in the 1600m relay and fourth in the 400m16
and 800m relays, Matthew Roberson placed eighth in pole vault, and Brandon Walker placed17
fourth in shot put and ninth in discus; Zach Beard and Brendan Jackson served as relay18
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WHEREAS, all members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence1
throughout the entire season, and each of them deserves recognition for his vital contribution2
to the winning effort; and 3
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of this team could not have been4
achieved without the guidance and skills of the coaching staff and all of the other individuals5
who have contributed to the success of the school's track and field program.6
WHEREAS, the outstanding feats of the team members and coaches of the Simsboro7
High School boys' track and field team merit a sincere measure of commendation for the8
pride and honor they have brought to their school and families, the state of Louisiana, and9
the Simsboro community.10
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the11
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Simsboro High School boys' track and12
field team for winning the 2014 Class B state championship.13
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature14
of Louisiana does hereby congratulate the coaching staff and members of the Simsboro High15
School boy's track and field team, Chris Campbell, Rontavious Abney, Jeromie Ashley, Zach16
Beard, Colton Cochran, Brendan Jackson, Dequalone James, Dallas Leith, Cardaye Modest,17
Xavier Ogunyemi, Matthew Roberson, and Brandon Walker for their outstanding18
performance this year.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted20
to Simsboro High School boys' track and field team coach, Chris Campbell.21
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)]
Jefferson HR No. 154
Commends the Simsboro High School boys' track and field team for winning the 2014 Class
B state championship.