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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 65
BY REPRESENTATIVES SCHEXNAYDER AND PRI CE
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the 2014
Division II Class 4A state championship.
WHEREAS, on Friday, March 21, 2014, the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting
team capped a sensational season, earning the title of 2014 Division II Class 4A state
powerlifting champions by scoring a commanding sixty-nine points at the Louisiana High
School Powerlifting Association's state championship, twenty points more than the
runner-up team; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Bulldogs won eight of eleven weight classes on its way to the
state powerlifting championship title which was the culmination of another unforgettable and
extraordinary season for Lutcher; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Jasmine Davis, Denisha Melancon,
Ja'Naija Miller, China Storks, Taylor Thomas, Ashley Tucker, Victoria Vicknair, and
Destiny Walker for placing first as the best lifters in their respective weight groups, and to
commend teammates Carli Lambert and Jacey Milton for their second place wins and
Mallory Millet for her third place win in the competition; and
WHEREAS, in addition to their first-place finishes, Denisha Melancon was named
"Light Weight Best Lifter" with aggregate lifts of 895 pounds and China Storks was named
"Heavy Weight Best Lifter" with a combined lifts total of 1,090 pounds; and
WHEREAS, the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifters displayed impeccable skill
and focus throughout the season and each of these young women deserves a special measure
of commendation for her vital contribution to the exemplary success of the team; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skill of Head Coach Kelly Magendie, along with all of the other
individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's powerlifting program; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 65
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WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2014 season upholds the glorious tradition of the
Lutcher High School athletics program, and Lutcher High School alumni and fans recognize
the immense pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community,
and state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the 2013-2014 Lutcher High School girls'
powerlifting team upon winning the 2014 Division II Class 4A state powerlifting
championship; does hereby record for posterity the immense pride that the team brings to
the school, the town of Lutcher, and the state of Louisiana; and does hereby extend best
wishes to the lifters, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine powerlifting 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 Lutcher High School principal Dr. Daryl J. Scoggin and to Kelly Magendie, head coach
of the Lutcher girls' powerlifting team.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES