ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 165
BY REPRESENTATIVE CHAD BROWN
A RESOLUTION
To commend the University Laboratory School boys' tennis team upon winning the Division
III state championship.
WHEREAS, the University Laboratory School boys' tennis team fiercely competed
at the regional and state levels; and
WHEREAS, the Cubs won the Division III team title at the Allstate Sugar
Bowl/Louisiana High School Athletic Association State Tennis Tournament in Monroe on
April 29; and
WHEREAS, the Cubs finished with 10.5 points and won the boys title ahead of
Lusher Charter School with 8.5 and Holy Savior Menard Central High School with 7.5; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the state team championship, the University Laboratory
School boys' doubles team of Carter Crutti and Robert McDuff advanced to the semifinals,
and, in the singles competition, Nelson Stafford was the runner-up; and
WHEREAS, all of the team members performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the 2016 season, and each of these young men deserves recognition for his vital
contributions to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head tennis coach Donna McCarthy; and
WHEREAS, through its display of good sportsmanship and dedication to excellence,
the University Laboratory School boys' tennis team has brought a tremendous sense of honor
and pride to its school and community and upholds the glorious tradition of the Cubs.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the University Laboratory School boys'
tennis team upon winning the 2016 Division III state championship and does hereby
congratulate the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine tennis 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 head tennis coach Donna McCarthy.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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