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Commending and inviting the Tattnall Square Academy boys football team and its coaches to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Georgia, has a proud tradition of excellence in education and a rich history of success in interscholastic football; and

WHEREAS, the Tattnall Trojans won the title 2AAA State Champions on November 30, 2001, with a fabulous 12-7 final score against First Presbyterian; and

WHEREAS, this terrific team finished its season with 13 straight wins and the Trojans earned their 13th appearance out of the last 14 years in the state championship game; and

WHEREAS, six of the Trojans were named All-State Players: Durant Brooks, John Johnson, Justin Massey, Jason Prestridge, Eric Renfroe, and Mitchell Turner; and

WHEREAS, the outstanding performance of the 2001 Trojans reflect their superb ability and determination as athletes and the marvelous training and experience of their dedicated coaches: Barney Hester, Head Coach, and Rennie Atkinson, Jeff Ratliff, Dwight Danuser, Paul Brooks, Jarrett Moore, John Hankinson, Rhett Farmer, and Joey Hiller as assistants.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans on becoming the GISA 2AAA State Campions for 2001 and invite the team and its coaches to appear before this body at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House.

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 Barney Hester.