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Recognizing and commending the Westwood School football team; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Westwood School football team brought fame and honor to their school and the community of Camilla, Georgia, as the Wildcats won the Georgia Independent Schools Association Class AA state championship on December 1, 2000; and

WHEREAS, this extraordinary team compiled a perfect 13-0 record during the season, and the defensive squad balanced the aggressive offense to capture a 14-6 victory, the first state championship since 1984, and an undefeated season for the second time only in the school's history; and

WHEREAS, these outstanding young athletes broke several of the school records that dated back to the 1970's and excelled individually and collectively during each game; and

WHEREAS, the talent, motivation, drive, and resilience demonstrated by these players reflected the excellent training provided by Head Coach Charlie Greene and his staff; and

WHEREAS, the terrific accomplishments of this great team will long be remembered by fellow students, parents, and coaches, and the players will cherish these memories forever.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Westwood School on winning the Georgia Independent Schools Association Class AA championship and convey their heartiest congratulations to the team and their coaches.

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 Charlie Greene.