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Senate Resolution 346
By: Senators Staton of the 18th, Tolleson of the 20th and Chance of the 16th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the 2005 Stratford Academy Girls Basketball Team, winners of the GISA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, with the support of its fans and the guidance of Coach Ed Smith, the Stratford Academy Girls Basketball Team captured the 2004 GISA Class AAA State Basketball Championship, finishing the season with an outstanding perfect record of 28 wins and no losses; and

WHEREAS, the team defeated another previously undefeated team from George Walton Academy in the championship game by a score of 52-32 to claim the Class AAA championship, the first time in GISA history that two undefeated teams had met for the sate championship; and

WHEREAS, these victories were the culmination of a season of hard work, exemplary sportsmanship, and exceptional teamwork among this close-knit group of outstanding young ladies; and

WHEREAS, Macon and the Bibb County community and the State of Georgia take great pride in the accomplishments of these fine young champions and the leadership of Coach Ed Smith.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in congratulating the 2005 GISA Class AAA State Champion Stratford Academy Girls Basketball Team on an outstanding season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Head Coach Ed Smith.