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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
BY SENATOR CORTEZ
A RESOLUTION
To commend the St. Thomas More High School Cougars boys basketball team and Head
Coach Danny Broussard on winning the Division II State Championship.
WHEREAS, the St. Thomas More High School Cougars boys basketball team won
the Division II State Championship in a thrilling 77-72 double-overtime victory over De La
Salle High School at Burton Coliseum and completed another sensational season, defending
its 2018 crown title to earn the Division II 2019 state championship title for the second year
in a row; and
WHEREAS, the state championship win was the culmination of another
unforgettable season; and
WHEREAS, the coaching staff, Head Coach Danny Broussard and his assistant
coaches Wesley Cortese, Nick Cortese, and Barrett Chiasson and all the members of the
2018-2019 team performed at a superb level of excellence throughout the entire season and
into the playoffs, and each of these great athletes and staff deserves recognition for their vital
contributions to the winning effort of the state championship title; and
WHEREAS, the distinguished team of champions includes Logan Rader, Grant
Arceneaux, Carter Domingue, Deion Senegal, Jaden Shelvin, named Most Outstanding
Player, Reece Melancon, Braylen Logan, Jaxon Moncla, Grant Dupuis, Christian Trahan,
Noah Hebert, Tobin Thevenot, Noah Bourque, Michael Landry, Spencer Hebert, Bryce
Boullion, Jordan Diaz, Carter Arceneaux, Caleb Holstein, Lucas Mouton, Evan Comeaux,
Chris Morton, Jack Bech, Griffin Thibeaux, and Ellis Mayeaux; and
WHEREAS, the alumni and fans of St. Thomas More High School recognize the
immense pride and distinguished honor the basketball team brings to its school, community,
and state.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate the St. Thomas More High School Cougars boys
basketball team upon winning the 2019 Division II State Championship and does hereby
extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and all who are involved in this fine athletics
program as they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued growth and
success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
St. Thomas More High School Cougars boys basketball team and Head Coach
Danny Broussard.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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