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Commending the Irwin County High School Girls Softball Team and inviting the team and the coaches to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Irwin County High School Girls Softball Team has established a proud tradition of excellence in girls softball and demonstrated their superb ability by winning the title as the 2000 Class AA State Champions; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding team completed an extremely successful season of softball as reflected in their record of 25 wins to 6 losses and the Lady Indians capped off their season with the coveted state crown; and

WHEREAS, the superb athletic ability, individual motivation, drive, and remarkable resiliency of these young women have brought honor and recognition to their school; and

WHEREAS, the team roster includes the following players: Kayla Carver, Kayla Harper, Kia Lewis, Heather Bayard, Morgan Cook, Keri Gibbs, Jessica Hickey, Latoya White, Candice Hulsey, Heather Busbin, Dawn Morgan, Brittany Hall, Leslie Davis, Shayla Fields, Sheena Griffin, Kayla Hudson, Lauren Hudson, Latoya Moffett, Deidre Gamble, and Jessica Bess; and

WHEREAS, the achievements of this team reflect the expert training they received from Head Coach Leigh Chestnutt and Assistant Coaches Ivey Vickers and Morgan Shealey.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body commends the Irwin County High School Girls Softball Team and invites the team and its coaches to appear before this body at a time to be determined by the Speaker.

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 Head Coach Leigh Chestnutt.