06 LC 36
0302
Senate
Resolution 1208
By:
Senator Butler of the 55th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Avondale High School Lady Blue Devils basketball team for winning the Class AAA
state basketball championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on Saturday, March 4, 2006, much like they did all season, the "fantastic four"
of Nicole Stroud, Angelica Mealing, Charvez Holmes and Shaday Wolcott - all
honor roll juniors - led the way for the lady Blue Devils in the Class AAA
championship game against last
yeaŕs
champions, Hepzibah Comprehensive High School, by playing aggressive offense and
defense, aided by the clutch free throw shooting of Jasmine Hall, and gave the
Lady Blue Devils their first state championship with a 59-53 victory;
and
WHEREAS,
the Lady Blue Devils triumphed at the championship game after months of hard
work and dedication, capping the most memorable season in the
teaḿs
history with a record of 30 wins and only 3 losses; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the superior
athletic ability, the commitment and hard work, and the unity focus of each
member of the team; their outstanding overall play; and the unmatched leadership
of their talented coach, Marcus Searcy, and his staff; and
WHEREAS,
the Avondale High School Lady Blue Devils basketball team has brought great
honor to its school and community in winning this highly prestigious
title.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join
together in commending DeKalb
Countýs
Avondale High School
girlś
team for winning the Class AAA state basketball championship and congratulate
them 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 Coach Marcus Searcy.