ENROLLED 2022 Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 62 BY REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION To commend the Delhi Charter School powerlifting team. WHEREAS, the Delhi Charter School powerlifting team took home several awards at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2022 Powerlifting State Championships at Fant Ewing Coliseum on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus; and WHEREAS, Delhi Charter competed in Division IV against other 2A high schools from around the state; the boys' and girls' powerlifting teams each finished fifth overall in their respective competitions; and WHEREAS, among the members of the Delhi Charter boys' powerlifting team, two lifters earned a spot on the podium at the state championships; Luke Rhodes placed first in the 132-pound weight class, making him the LHSAA Class 2A state champion in his weight class, and Trey Quillen placed third in the 165-pound weight class; and WHEREAS, the Delhi Charter girls' powerlifting team also saw two lifters stand on the podium at the state championships; Katie Williamson put on an awe-inspiring performance, placing first in the 181-pound weight class and breaking the state record for deadlift in her weight class with a lift of three hundred forty pounds; Jadan Gwin placed third in the 165-pound weight class; and WHEREAS, the members of the Delhi Charter boys' powerlifting team are Kaden Sauseda, Preston Ezell, Kaiden Blakley, Luka Rhodes, Roderick Gray, Levi Ezell, Trey Quillen, Kameron Gray, and Garrett Williamson; the boys are coached by Josh Wallace; and WHEREAS, the members of the Delhi Charter girls' powerlifting team are Gentry Guice, Jadan Gwin, Katie Williamson, Olivia Winstead, and Chloe Ogden; the girls are coached by Rebecca McKinney; and Page 1 of 2 HCR NO. 62 ENROLLED WHEREAS, team manager Ezekiel McKinney is also most deserving of recognition for assisting both teams throughout their seasons; and WHEREAS, both the boys' and girls' powerlifting teams from Delhi Charter School are incredibly talented and worthy of the highest honor for their incredible accomplishments; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Delhi Charter School powerlifting team and does hereby extend sincere hopes for the continued success of all members, coaches, and managers of the school's powerlifting teams. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Delhi Charter School headmaster. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2