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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 53
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team upon winning the 2014
MAIS Class A state championship.
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team completed a
sensational season, earning the title of 2014 MAIS Class A state champions after defeating
Veritas School by a score of 47-43 to win the thrilling state championship game on February
22, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels finished the stellar season with a
33-8 record; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Rebels were led by senior, Madison Butler; juniors, Reagan
Beard, Hannah Colvin, Millicent Butler, and Cassidy Roper; sophomores, Alle Furlow,
Ashlyn Heckel, McCall Heckel, Madelyn Haynes, Jess Atkins, Cathryn Ellis, Maddie Cain,
and Jonecia Malone; and freshmen, Lauryn Cain, Hallie Miller, and Katie Ingle; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the 2013-2014 season and playoffs, and each of these intrepid Lady Rebels
deserves recognition for her vital contribution to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach Wade Heigle, as well as all of the other
individuals who contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2013-2014 season upholds the glorious tradition
of the Lady Rebels, and all Claiborne Academy alumni and fans recognize the immense
pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state. ENROLLEDHR NO. 53
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team upon winning the 2014
MAIS Class A state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players,
coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball 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 Wade Heigle, head coach of the Claiborne Academy Lady Rebels basketball team.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES