ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 164
BY REPRESENTATIVE CHAD BROWN
A RESOLUTION
To commend the University Laboratory School boys' basketball team upon winning the
Class 3A state championship.
WHEREAS, the University Laboratory School boy's basketball team has ascended
to a place of prominence in the ranks of Louisiana high school basketball by winning the
Class 3A state championship title in three consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the Cubs basketball season was nothing short of sensational
and finished with the Cubs defeating Wossman High School by a final score of 98-65 at
Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 championship title was earned with the incredible success of
the team's coaching staff, under head coach Joe Spencer, and everyone who participated in
the championship game; and
WHEREAS, the Cubs were led by the title game's most valuable player, Jalen
Johnson, who finished with a team-high of twenty-eight points on nine-of-twelve shooting;
Wayde Sims who added twenty-six points and a game-high twelve rebounds; Marshall
Graves who had seventeen assists in two games at the tournament, tying a tournament
record; and Spencer Mays who scored twelve points; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana House of Representatives wishes to recognize the state
champion Cubs and commends the entire team for the ability they have displayed at this
difficult level of competition for three consecutive years and to express sincere and heartfelt
congratulations to the team members and coaching staff for the merits earned and the
sportsmanship shown while achieving this high honor for their school and local community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the University High boys' basketball team
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upon its memorable and historic victory in the 2016 Class 3A state championship and does
hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this
prestigious basketball program as they celebrate their exceptional achievements and prepare
for continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to head coach Joe Spencer.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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