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2015 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 160
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON AND SENATOR GAL LOT
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend the New Living Word High School boys' track and field team upon winning
the 2015 Class C outdoor track and field championship.
WHEREAS, the New Living Word High School boys' track and field team completed
a sensational season, earning the title of 2015 Class C outdoor track and field champions;
and
WHEREAS, the championship win was the second consecutive track and field
championship for the Lions and the culmination of an unforgettable season; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the 2015 track and field season, and each of these great Lions deserves
recognition for his vital contributions to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the New Living Word boys' 4x400 meter and 4x100 meter relay teams
received first place in the competitions; and
WHEREAS, Fred Evans placed first in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.39
seconds, and he also won the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.09 seconds and placed third
in the long jump competition; and
WHEREAS, Kwantavious Harris placed second in the 100-meter dash with a time
of 11.56 seconds; and
WHEREAS, Javier Roper placed third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.08
seconds; and
WHEREAS, other top performers for the Lions include Alijwon Mason, who placed
second in the long jump competition and second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 52.37
seconds, Rashaan Proctor, who placed first in the triple jump competition and second in the
high jump competition, Rontavious Bryant, who placed first in the Class C 400-meter dash
with a time of 51.46 seconds, and Jeremy Patton, who placed third in the 110-meter dash
with a time of 52.37 seconds; and
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WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season continues the Lions' winning tradition,
and all New Living Word High School fans recognize the immense pride and distinguished
honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend the New Living Word High School boys' track and field team upon winning the
2015 Class C state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches,
and everyone involved with this fine track and field 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 the head coach of the New Living Word High School boys' track and field team.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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