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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 39
BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHEXNAYDER
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Riverside Academy High School boys' basketball
team upon winning their second consecutive Class 2A state championship
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Riverside Academy High School boys' basketball team upon winning their2
second consecutive Class 2A state championship and to congratulate the Riverside3
Academy Runnin' Rebels on an outstanding 2013-2014 season.4
WHEREAS, the Riverside Academy High School boys' basketball team has ascended5
to a place of prominence in the ranks of Louisiana high school basketball by winning the6
Class 2A state championship title in two consecutive years; and7
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Runnin' Rebels basketball season was nothing short of8
sensational when the Rebels defeated St. Thomas Aquinas High School with a final score9
of 60-49 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, Louisiana; and10
WHEREAS, the 2013 championship title was earned with the incredible success of11
the team's coaching staff and members who participated in the championship game,12
including head coach Timmy Byrd, assistant coaches Kevin Branch and Mike Sutton, team13
members Herbert McGee, Deuce Wallace, Curtis Thomas, Darrion Cook, Cory Costanza,14
Malik Crowfield, Charvon Julien, Jake Venus, Jacorey Haynes, Timmy Perrilloux, and15
Jordan Andrews; and16
WHEREAS, the 2013-2014 team members and coaching staff also merit recognition17
and congratulations for their outstanding performance and competitive spirit that has lead18
them to capture a second Class 2A state championship; among those coaches and members19
are head coach Timmy Byrd, assistant coaches Kevin Branch and Mike Sutton, members20
Herbert McGee, Deuce Wallace, Curtis Thomas, Darrion Cook, Jake Venus, Charvon Julien,21 HLS 14RS-1734 ORIGINAL
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Jared Butler, Joe Anderson, Malik Crowfield, Jalen Banks, Jacorey Haynes, Kendall Martin,1
Jordan Andrews, Richie George, and Kim Solomon; and2
WHEREAS, the Runnin' Rebels ran past the Lakeview Gators on Saturday, March3
15, 2014, in the state championship game to capture an 88-75 victory; and4
WHEREAS, the Rebels were led by sophomore team member and most outstanding5
player, Malik Crowfield, who finished with a game-high of thirty-five points while adding6
twelve rebounds; junior Jordan Andrews who gave the Rebels the game lead with his second7
fourth-quarter three pointer, and sophomore Herbert McGee who contributed several key8
layups throughout the thrilling fourth quarter, while junior Charvon Julien played his vital9
role as floor general; and 10
WHEREAS, the Louisiana House of Representatives wishes to recognize the two-11
time state champion Rebels and commends the entire team for the ability they have12
displayed at this difficult level of competition for two consecutive years and to express13
sincere and heartfelt congratulations to the team members and coaching staff for the merits14
earned and the sportsmanship shown while achieving this high honor for their school and15
local community.16
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the17
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Riverside Academy High School boys'18
basketball team upon its memorable and historic victory in the 2013 and 2014 Class 2A state19
championships and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone20
involved with this prestigious basketball program as they celebrate their exceptional21
achievements and prepare for continued success in the future.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that suitable copies of this Resolution be transmitted23
to the principal, Dr. Perry DiCarlo, of Riverside Academy and to the coaches and members24
of the Runnin' Rebels boys' basketball team.25 HLS 14RS-1734 ORIGINAL
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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)]
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Commends the Riverside Academy High School boys' basketball team upon winning their
second consecutive Class 2A state championship.