2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 114
BY SENATOR CARTER
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Edna Karr High School girls outdoor track & field team on winning the
2017 Class 4A state championship and recognize Coach Tonya Allen for her
achievements.
WHEREAS, at the state meet, Rikianne Patterson placed second in the 100 meter
dash and in the long jump, Taylor Harris placed first in the 400 meter dash and in the 800
meter run, Alacia Myles placed second in the high jump, and the 4x200 meter relay team and
the 4x400 meter relay team each won their events; and
WHEREAS, the team was coached by Tonya Allen, a 1991 graduate of Seton
Academy in New Orleans, who attended Louisiana State University where she was a
member of the women's track team graduating in 1997 and, in 2006, began at Edna Karr
High School as the girls indoor and outdoor track and field coach, posting an eleven year
record of nine District 10-4A championships, three regional championships, and three state
titles; and
WHEREAS, she also serves as the director of football operations and the girls
athletic director; and
WHEREAS, with the win at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium on the LSU campus
in Baton Rouge, the Edna Karr High School girls outdoor track & field team secured its third
consecutive state title.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Edna Karr High School girls outdoor track & field team on
winning the 2017 Class 4A state championship and recognize Coach Tonya Allen for her
achievements
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Mr. Harold Clay Jr., Head of School of Edna Karr High School.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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