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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
BY SENATOR LUNEAU
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Peabody Magnet High School Lady Warhorses girls powerlifting team on
winning the 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl LHSAA Division III State Championship.
WHEREAS, the Peabody Magnet High School girls powerlifting team has
distinguished itself from other championship teams as among the best of all time as they
repeated as LHSAA Division III state champions; and
WHEREAS, over seventy young ladies aspired to be a part of the winning program
but the number was narrowed to approximately forty students, composed of winning
individuals who were required to be disciplined and to have and maintain a 3.0 grade point
average throughout the school year; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the 2019 season and at the state meet, and each of these great Lady Warhorses
deserves recognition for her vital contribution to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, among team members who earned and accepted the honor to compete
at regionals and state and brought home the state title include:
Junior Chasity Jones (123 weight class) coming in first place breaking the
Louisiana squat record (335), 3A squat record, 3A deadlift record, and the 3A total
record;
Senior Trystian Eli (132 weight class) coming in first place;
Senior Alexis Venson (148 weight class) coming in first place and breaking
the 3A squat record;
Junior Dey'Shalund Eggins (165 weight class) coming in first place and tied
the 3A squat record;
Senior Taiana Caldwell (198 weight class) coming in first place and breaking
the Louisiana squat record (460), 3A squat record, 3A bench record, and the 3A total
record;
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Junior Valerie Smith (220 weight class) coming in fifth place;
Junior Kai Kirk (220+ weight class) coming in third place; and
Senior Samauria Brooks (220+ weight class) coming in first place and
breaking the 3A deadlift record; and
WHEREAS, two of the girls were named the outstanding lifter of their class -
Chasity Jones (97-148 weight class) and Samauria Brooks (165-220+ weight class); and
WHEREAS, even with its challenges the team secured the championship, something
that the team members had worked very hard for, repeating as Division III state champions;
and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of Coach Jesse Esters, as well as all of the other individuals
who have contributed to the success of the school's powerlifting program; and
WHEREAS, the achievements of the athletes who comprise the Peabody Magnet
High School girls powerlifting team are notable and worthy of recognition, and the team has
brought immense pride and distinguished honor to the school, community, and state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Peabody Magnet School Lady Warhorses powerlifting team upon
winning the 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl Division III state powerlifting championship and does
hereby extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with the
powerlifting program as they celebrate their exceptional season and their repeat state
championship as well as prepare for continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Coach Jesse Esters.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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