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07 LC 37 0435
House Resolution 647
By: Representatives Peake of the 137th, Cole of the 125th, Freeman of the 140th, Randall of the 138th, Sellier of the 136th, and others

A RESOLUTION


Commending the Stratford Academy Eaglettes cross country team; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Stratford Academy Eaglettes cross country team has established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence in cross country running with equal emphases on character and academics; and

WHEREAS, this superlative team has completed another ultrasuccessful season of cross country competition by posting an outstanding record; and

WHEREAS, the remarkable performance of the 2006 team marked the continued success of the Stratford Academy Eaglettes cross country team by winning the G.I.S.A. AAA State Cross Country Championship and the Region 2AAA Championship; and

WHEREAS, during the regular season, the Eaglettes finished first in five of their seven meets and second in their other two meets; and

WHEREAS, at the state meet, freshmen Kendall Cowart and Hannah Hall, who placed second and third respectively, led Stratford to their second girls state title in school history; and

WHEREAS, Colleen Beringer, Mary Del Holleman, Lauren Hale, Lee Schroder, and Whitley McEachern rounded out the top seven who competed at the state meet; and

WHEREAS, other team members were Morley Conn, Mary Parker Davis, Dru Fickling, Nancy Kate Pippin, Amy Schwartz, Lauren Spillers, Emmy Stroup, Lisa Suh, and Sarah Wilfong; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding team is coached by Ginny Reeves and assisted by Michael Harrison and Jeanie Mays; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of this 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 their superb talents; and

WHEREAS, this magnificent team performed with precision during the season and earned its well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Stratford Academy Eaglettes cross country team for its unparalleled achievements and extend their sincerest best wishes for continued success in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Coach Ginny Reeves.