ENROLLED 2018 Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 94 BY REPRESENTATIVES MACK, HODGES, POPE, AND SCHEXNAYDER AND SENATOR ERDEY A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION To commend the Holden High School girls' softball team upon winning the 2018 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class B state championship. WHEREAS, the Holden High School girls' softball team completed a sensational 2018 season, earning the title of Class B state champions; and WHEREAS, Holden High School's victory over Forest at Frasch Park on Saturday, April 28, 2018, marked the Lady Rockets' second straight championship win; and WHEREAS, the Lady Rockets completed their season with an impressive overall record of 32-3; and WHEREAS, the top-seeded Lady Rockets started the championship game with Ashley Fogg ripping the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning for a solo home run to centerfield and went on to score every inning; from the circle, Olivia Lackie hurled a one- hitter with eleven strikeouts; and WHEREAS, the distinguished performance of the entire Holden Rockets softball team throughout the regular season and the postseason has earned them the Class B title; and WHEREAS, each of the following Lady Rockets performed at the highest level of excellence throughout the season and playoffs and deserves recognition for her vital contributions to the winning effort: Taylor Barfield, Olivia Barnes, Emmaleigh Bertrand, Kacey Breithaupt, Gracie Duffy, Ashley Fogg, Aubrey Haltom, Hannah Harris, Emma Hutchinson, Kamrynn Ouber, Hanah Sance, and Emma Wilson as well as Olivia Lackie who was named the most valuable player in the title game for the second straight season; and WHEREAS, the Lady Rockets' accomplishments during this unforgettable season would not have been possible without the guidance and skills of head coach Linzey Cifreo, Page 1 of 2 HCR NO. 94 ENROLLED assistant coach Craig Forbes, team managers Shelby Forbes and Madison McDonald, and all of the other individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's softball program; and WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the Lady Rockets, and all Holden High School alumni and fans recognize the immense pride and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school and community. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Holden High School girls' softball team upon winning the 2018 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class B state championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine softball 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 Coach Linzey Cifreo. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2