ENROLLED 2023 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 117 BY REPRESENTATIVE DUSTIN MILLER A RESOLUTION To commend North Central High School for the academic and athletic achievements of its students. WHEREAS, the North Central High School Hurricanes captured the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2023 Non-Select Division IV state title by defeating the Franklin Senior High School Hornets, 59-55, in the championship game held at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Head Coach Basil Brown II has now led the North Central basketball program to back-to-back state titles and four in the past five seasons; and WHEREAS, senior De'Vion Lavergne and junior McKennis Savoie scored a combined forty points to hold off the Hornets and claim their third championship as teammates; and WHEREAS, in addition to the achievements of the basketball team, North Central students Ethan Bush and Kaedon Jenkins placed first in the 2023 Louisiana History Day State Competition held at the World War II Museum in New Orleans; they will now be competing in the National History Day Competition held in Maryland; and WHEREAS, Alderman April Butler-Goudeau went above and beyond to ensure that both Ethan and Kaedon had the opportunity to showcase their academic skills on both the state and national levels; and WHEREAS, North Central High School is most deserving of the highest recognition for its many incredible academic and athletic achievements this year. Page 1 of 2 HR NO. 117 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend North Central High School for the academic and athletic achievements of its students and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that the students and teachers at the school continue their incredible work and always strive for greatness. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2