ENROLLED 2015 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 173 BY REPRESENTATIVE GUILLORY A RESOLUTION To commend the LSU Eunice baseball team upon winning their fifth Division II National Junior College Athletic Association World Series. WHEREAS, the LSU Eunice Bengals baseball team completed a sensational 2015 season in the Division II National Junior College Athletic Association World Series; and WHEREAS, the LSU Eunice Bengals captured a 16-1 victory against Western Oklahoma in the thrilling championship game; and WHEREAS, the top-seeded Bengals defeated Western Oklahoma in two games before winning their fifth national championship in thirteen seasons under the guidance and leadership of Head Coach Jeff Willis; and WHEREAS, the members of team performed at the highest levels of excellence, and each Bengal deserves recognition for his vital contributions throughout the season; the members of the 2015 LSU Eunice Bengals baseball team include Zach LaFleur, Cade Stone, Travis Cliburn, David Lafleur, Janson Bourque, Trey Caswell, Landon Presnall, Turner Francis, Jesse Lee, Evan Richardson, Nick Coomes, Jacob Barton, Will Watson, Hayden Guidry, Evan Kissinger, Sam Walley, Mark Fontenot, Jr., Trenon Trosclair, Haden Shipman, Madison Nickens, Clay Moffitt, Mitch Sewald, Zack Hamilton, Steven Sensley, Jordan Romero, Erin Baldwin, Brennan Bozeman, Nick Duthu, Ben Braymer, and Joe Trahan; and WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved without Jeff Willis, athletic director and head coach, Alan Orgain, assistant coach, Javier Solis, assistant coach, and Kade Keowen, assistant coach; and WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2015 season upholds the glorious tradition of the Bengals, and all LSU Eunice alumni and fans recognize the immense pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state. Page 1 of 2 HR NO. 173 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the LSU Eunice baseball team upon winning the 2015 Division II National Junior College Athletic Association World Series and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine baseball program as they celebrate their fifth national title and prepare for continued success in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Jeff Willis, athletic director and head baseball coach for the LSU Eunice Bengals. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2