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2017 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 48
BY REPRESENTATIVE HENSGENS AND SENATOR PERRY
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend the Gueydan High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2017 Class A
state championship.
WHEREAS, the athletes of the Gueydan High School girls' basketball team
completed a sensational 2016-2017 season when they earned the state championship title in
the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Girls tournament at University Center at
Southeastern Louisiana University on Friday, March 3, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the 53-40 win over North Central marked Gueydan High School's first
state championship in four trips to the tournament; the Gueydan Honeybears were led in the
title game by senior forward T'Nia Leger's nineteen points and six rebounds and sophomore
center Kendra Petry's fifteen points and four rebounds; and
WHEREAS, point guard Ke'Ara Charles was named the game's Most Valuable
Player for making crucial assists and adding three steals, seven rebounds, and eight points
to the victory; and
WHEREAS, the Gueydan girls' team finished the 2016-2017 season with twenty-
seven wins, ten losses, and an 11-3 district record; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest levels of excellence
throughout the season, and each Honeybear deserves recognition for her vital contributions
to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, seniors Ke'Ara Charles, Cheyenne LaComb, T'Nia Leger, and Lea
Wesley; juniors Emily Gaspard, Erin Johnson, and Ashari Terry; sophomores Kendra Petry
and Kelsey Williams; freshmen Kendra LaComb, Rebekah Lepretre, and Kirsten Reed; and
eighth graders Ryleigh Istre and Madisyn LeDay comported themselves magnificently in the
title game; and
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WHEREAS, team managers Malori Dupree, Emma Guidry, Vada Hargrave, and
Emily LaComb; team trainer Katie McBain; and statistician Shae Romero contributed to the
success of the team by capably and admirably performing their jobs throughout the season;
and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Randal Bertrand and Assistant Coach Dawn Broussard
have instilled an ethic of winning in these young women athletes, and have demonstrated
leadership and motivational skills that have led to success both on and off the court for the
Gueydan Honeybears; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the well-deserved title the Honeybears
have earned; to commend the team for the ability they have displayed, particularly at the
most difficult level of competition; and to express sincere and heartfelt congratulations to
the team members and coaching staff for the merits earned and the sportsmanship shown
while achieving the highest state girls' basketball honor possible for Gueydan High School.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend and congratulate the athletes, coach, and management staff of the Gueydan High
School girls' basketball team for winning the 2017 Class A state basketball championship,
capping off a truly spectacular season; and does hereby recognize the team's outstanding
performance and the pride and honor they have brought to their school and community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Head Coach Randal Bertrand.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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