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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 54
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Haynesville High School Golden Tornado for
winning the Class 1A state football championship
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Haynesville High School football team upon winning the 2013 Class 1A2
state football championship game in the Louisiana Superdome in the Louisiana High3
School Athletic Association State Farm Prep Classic.4
WHEREAS, the Haynesville High School Golden Tornado won its sixteenth state5
championship with a 42-21 win over Mangham in the title game and it is appropriate to6
commend the players and coaches on this outstanding achievement; and7
WHEREAS, Haynesville's victory in the State Farm Prep Classic was the8
culmination of an unforgettable season during which the Golden Tornado defeated fourteen9
highly talented opponents on the road to the title; and10
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved11
without the guidance and skills of head coach David Franklin, assistant coaches Alton "Red"12
Franklin, Tracey Jackson, Tony Gantt, Mario Thompson, Chris Baurer, Moise Critton, and13
Ladarius Buggs, as well as all of the other individuals who have contributed to the success14
of the school's football program; and15
WHEREAS, the Golden Tornado finished the season with a perfect 14-0 record and16
Haynesville's sixteen state titles rank second behind John Curtis, who has twenty-six, the17
most by any public school in the state; and18
WHEREAS, head coach David Franklin collected his second state championship19
along with his 116th career win; he became the second head coach to win two or more state20 HLS 14RS-1921 ORIGINAL
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titles at Haynesville as his father, Alton "Red" Franklin, won eleven state championships1
during his thirty-five year tenure with the Golden Tornado; and2
WHEREAS, the Golden Tornado finished undefeated in December for the second3
time under David Franklin; his record in December stands at 4-2 and Haynesville now holds4
a 3-0 series lead over Mangham; and5
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2013 season upholds the glorious tradition of the6
Golden Tornado, and all Haynesville High School alumni and fans recognize the immense7
pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.8
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the9
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Haynesville High School football team10
upon winning the 2013 Class 1A state football championship game and does hereby extend11
best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine football program12
as they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.13
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted14
to David Franklin, head coach of the Haynesville High School football team.15
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. 54
Commends the Haynesville High School Golden Tornado upon winning the Class 1A state
football championship.