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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 65
BY REPRESENTATIVES SCHEXNAYDER AND PRI CE
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting team upon
winning the 2014 Division II Class 4A state championship
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the 20142
Division II Class 4A state championship.3
WHEREAS, on Friday, March 21, 2014, the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting4
team capped a sensational season, earning the title of 2014 Division II Class 4A state5
powerlifting champions by scoring a commanding sixty-nine points at the Louisiana High6
School Powerlifting Association's state championship, twenty points more than the7
runner-up team; and8
WHEREAS, the Lady Bulldogs won eight of eleven weight classes on its way to the9
state powerlifting championship title which was the culmination of another unforgettable and10
extraordinary season for Lutcher; and11
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Jasmine Davis, Denisha Melancon,12
Ja'Naija Miller, China Storks, Taylor Thomas, Ashley Tucker, Victoria Vicknair, and13
Destiny Walker for placing first as the best lifters in their respective weight groups, and to14
commend teammates Carli Lambert and Jacey Milton for their second place wins and15
Mallory Millet for her third place win in the competition; and16
WHEREAS, in addition to their first-place finishes, Denisha Melancon was named17
"Light Weight Best Lifter" with aggregate lifts of 895 pounds and China Storks was named18
"Heavy Weight Best Lifter" with a combined lifts total of 1,090 pounds; and19 HLS 14RS-2373 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifters displayed impeccable skill1
and focus throughout the season and each of these young women deserves a special measure2
of commendation for her vital contribution to the exemplary success of the team; and3
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved4
without the guidance and skill of Head Coach Kelly Magendie, along with all of the other5
individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's powerlifting program; and6
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2014 season upholds the glorious tradition of the7
Lutcher High School athletics program, and Lutcher High School alumni and fans recognize8
the immense pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community,9
and state.10
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the11
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the 2013-2014 Lutcher High School girls'12
powerlifting team upon winning the 2014 Division II Class 4A state powerlifting13
championship; does hereby record for posterity the immense pride that the team brings to14
the school, the town of Lutcher, and the state of Louisiana; and does hereby extend best15
wishes to the lifters, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine powerlifting program as16
they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.17
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted18
to Lutcher High School principal Dr. Daryl J. Scoggin and to Kelly Magendie, head coach19
of the Lutcher girls' powerlifting team.20
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)]
Schexnayder HR No. 65
Commends the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting team upon winning the 2014
Division II Class 4A state championship.