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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 53
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team
upon winning the MAIS Class A state championship
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team upon winning the 20142
MAIS Class A state championship.3
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team completed a4
sensational season, earning the title of 2014 MAIS Class A state champions after defeating5
Veritas School by a score of 47-43 to win the thrilling state championship game on February6
22, 2014; and7
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels finished the stellar season with a8
33-8 record; and9
WHEREAS, the Lady Rebels were led by senior, Madison Butler; juniors, Reagan10
Beard, Hannah Colvin, Millicent Butler, and Cassidy Roper; sophomores, Alle Furlow,11
Ashlyn Heckel, McCall Heckel, Madelyn Haynes, Jess Atkins, Cathryn Ellis, Maddie Cain,12
and Jonecia Malone; and freshmen, Lauryn Cain, Hallie Miller, and Katie Ingle; and13
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence14
throughout the 2013-2014 season and playoffs, and each of these intrepid Lady Rebels15
deserves recognition for her vital contribution to the winning effort; and16
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved17
without the guidance and skills of head coach Wade Heigle, as well as all of the other18
individuals who contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and19 HLS 14RS-2079 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2013-2014 season upholds the glorious tradition1
of the Lady Rebels, and all Claiborne Academy alumni and fans recognize the immense2
pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby4
commend the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team upon winning the 20145
MAIS Class A state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players,6
coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball program as they celebrate their7
exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.8
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted9
to Wade Heigle, head coach of the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team.10
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. 53
Commends the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team upon winning the 2014
MAIS Class A state championship.