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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 182
BY SENATORS GALLOT AND KOSTELKA
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Simsboro High School boys track and field team on winning the Class B
state championship.
WHEREAS, track is an individual as well as a team sport; and
WHEREAS, an individual performance affects the team, especially in situations such
as relay races; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the team bond at track meets, friendships are formed
during practice; and
WHEREAS, the Simsboro High School boys track and field team completed a
sensational season and cemented their bond as a team as well as their legacy in Louisiana
sports history; and
WHEREAS, Simsboro totaled 64.50 team points at the Class B state championship
at Bernie Moore Stadium on the LSU campus; and
WHEREAS, Simsboro's 4 x 400 relay team of Xavier Ogunyemi, Rontavious Abney,
Dequalone James, Cardaye Modest took home a second-place finish, as did Colton Cochran
in the 3,200m and 1,600m runs; and
WHEREAS, Ron Abney won both the 110m and 300m hurdles events and was
named the Class B boys MVP; and
WHEREAS, the entire boys track team put forth a great effort and exemplified the
meaning of teamwork; and
WHEREAS, Coach Chris Campbell, through his ability to inspire, his patience to
teach, and gift of leadership has coached his team to the pinnacle of Louisiana High School
track and field.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize and record the tremendous pride and honor the Simsboro High School
boys track and field team has brought to Simsboro and to the state of Louisiana with this SR NO. 182 ENROLLED
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accomplishment, and for completing a successful season through hard work and dedication,
and does hereby extend best wishes to all players, coaches, and everyone involved with the
track team's efforts in winning the Class B state championship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Coach Chris Campbell.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE