HLS 16RS-1346 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 19
BY REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the 2015-2016 Anacoco High School boys' basketball
team upon winning its second consecutive state championship
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend the 2015-2016 Anacoco High School boys' basketball team for winning its
3 second consecutive Class B state championship.
4 WHEREAS, the Anacoco High School Indians boys' basketball team completed a
5sensational 2015-2016 season when they earned their second straight Class B state title after
6defeating Zwolle High School by a final score of 59-46 at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles;
7and
8 WHEREAS, the Indians finished the 2015-2016 season with twenty-nine wins,
9eleven losses, and a 7-1 district record; and
10 WHEREAS, Anacoco held its championship game opponent to just two points in the
11second quarter, which broke the Class B record for fewest points allowed in Top 28
12tournament history; and
13 WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest levels of excellence
14throughout the season, and each athlete deserves recognition for his vital contributions to the
15winning effort; and
16 WHEREAS, senior Will Reese led the Indians with twenty-five points, eight assists,
17six rebounds, two steals, one blocked shot, and was named Most Outstanding Player in the
18Class B final game; and seniors Drew Hillman, Race Johnson, and Caleb Reese; juniors
19Brent Cosio, Trace Goins, and Hunter McCrary; sophomore Julian Cecil; and freshmen
20Jordan Martin, Colby Wedgeworth, and Tyler Williams all played a part in the success of
21the team this season; and
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HR NO. 19
1 WHEREAS, the championship feat was achieved in the face of an intense period of
2heavy rains and severe flooding in many parts of the state that impacted the homes of some
3of the players and others in their Anacoco community, and tremendous focus in spite of
4personal challenges was evident in the collective effort of the team on game day; and
5 WHEREAS, Head Coach Tracy Reese has instilled an ethic of winning and has
6demonstrated the kind of leadership and motivational skills that his players will need to
7succeed both on and off the court; and
8 WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the well-deserved title the Anacoco
9Indians have earned, to commend the team for the ability they have displayed, particularly
10at the most difficult level of competition, and to express sincere and heartfelt congratulations
11to the team members and the coaching staff for the merits earned and the sportsmanship
12shown while achieving such a high honor for Anacoco High School.
13 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of Legislature
14of Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate the members and coaching staff of the
15Anacoco High School boys' basketball team for winning its second consecutive Class B state
16basketball championship, capping off a truly spectacular season; and does hereby recognize
17the team's outstanding performance and the pride and honor that they have brought to their
18school and community.
19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
20to Head Coach Tracy Reese.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 19 Original 2016 Regular Session Howard
Commends the 2015-2016 Anacoco High School boys' basketball team upon winning its
second consecutive Class B state championship.
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