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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
BY SENATORS KLEINPETER AND PRICE
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Port Allen High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the Louisiana
High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) 2023 Division III State Championship.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has
learned that on Friday, March 24, 2023, the Port Allen High School girls' power lifting team
won the LHSAA 2023 Division III State Championship; and
WHEREAS, the Pelicans hoisted their fifth straight state championship girls' power
lifting trophy and the tenth state championship for the team in the last thirteen years; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence,
and each team member deserves recognition for her vital contributions throughout the
season; and
WHEREAS, this team of first-class athletes includes: Ciera Brown, Lyric
Christopher, Ta'Janae Christopher, Abigail Espinoza, Trinity Harrison, Alyric James,
Christiauna Joseph, Jaylynn Netter, Isabella Newchurch, Lily Patterson, Corinne Perdue,
Na'Kyiah Polk, Michaelin Robertson, Keren Santos, Kierra Talley, Allie Thompson, Sydney
Warren, and Jermiyia Wilson; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of Head Coach Brian Bizette and assistant coaches Reed
Bueche, Chris Conaway, Randy Pourciau, Lakeisha Wheeler, and Brittny Wilson; and
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the
Pelicans and all Port Allen High School alumni and fans recognize the immense pride and
distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state; and
WHEREAS, these extraordinary young women and their coaches are worthy of
special recognition for their much-deserved championship title.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Port Allen High School girls' power lifting team on winning the
LHSAA 2023 Division III State Championship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Port Allen High School girls' power lifting Head Coach Brian Bizette.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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