Bill Text: GA HR577 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Collins Hill High School wrestling team; congratulate

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-11 - House Read and Adopted [HR577 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR577-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 577
By: Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 104th, Sheldon of the 105th, and Coleman of the 97th

A RESOLUTION


Congratulating the Collins Hill High School wrestling team on winning the 2011 Team Duals and Traditional Class AAAAA State Championships; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Collins Hill High School wrestling team demonstrated a feat of greatness with an amazing 227 points – 93 points over the closest team – to clinch the state championship titles in Team Duals and Traditional at the Arena at Gwinnett Center; and

WHEREAS, the team's impressive state title win earned the school its fourth consecutive traditional state championship, its fifth title in seven years, and the sixth in the program's history; and

WHEREAS, Collins Hill prepared all season for the state finals, competing in tournaments around the nation, earning a record of 28-2, with their only losses to the number one teams in the wrestling hotbeds of New Jersey and Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, the Eagles entered seven wrestlers in 14 finals of the state tournament, with Bazell Partridge and Sean Russell bringing home state titles; and

WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; and

WHEREAS, these athletes were pushed to achieve mental and physical toughness, and head coach Josh Stephen displayed astute direction, dedication, and determination; and

WHEREAS, this magnificent team performed with precision throughout the season and these wrestlers have come to earn their well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement, quality of play, and superior sportsmanship.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Collins Hill High School wrestling team for its unparalleled achievements and congratulate the wrestlers and coaches on their state titles.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the wrestlers and coaches of the Collins Hill High School wrestling team.
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