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House Resolution 69
By: Representative Lane of the 101st
By: Representative Lane of the 101st
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Screven County High School football team on
its first state title and inviting the team and its coaches to appear before
this body; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Screven County High School football team won the school’s first_ever gridiron state championship on December 20, 2002, as more than 7,000 fans packed into Kelly Memorial Stadium to witness the Gamecocks in their finest hour in school history; and
WHEREAS, these fabulous young athletes concluded the regular season by finishing15_0, which was the first unbeaten season since 1940 and a terrific school record; and
WHEREAS, this tremendous triumph reflects the amazing athletic ability, discipline, determination, and teamwork of these fine players and the extraordinary training and skill of Head Coach Mark Daniel and his highly experienced and dedicated staff; and
WHEREAS, the state championship game determined who is entitled to the bragging rights as the best team in the state for Class AAA, and the Roosters cemented their claim for 2002 with a convincing 24_7 win over the previously undefeated Dublin Fighting Irish; and
WHEREAS, the Gamecocks’ incredible record of achievements throughout the season generated a spirit of unity within the school, community, and county and created wonderful memories that will be long remembered by many and be cherished by the players forever.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Screven County High School football team on its first state title and invite the team and its coaches to appear before this body to be heartily congratulated at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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 Mark Daniel.
WHEREAS, the Screven County High School football team won the school’s first_ever gridiron state championship on December 20, 2002, as more than 7,000 fans packed into Kelly Memorial Stadium to witness the Gamecocks in their finest hour in school history; and
WHEREAS, these fabulous young athletes concluded the regular season by finishing15_0, which was the first unbeaten season since 1940 and a terrific school record; and
WHEREAS, this tremendous triumph reflects the amazing athletic ability, discipline, determination, and teamwork of these fine players and the extraordinary training and skill of Head Coach Mark Daniel and his highly experienced and dedicated staff; and
WHEREAS, the state championship game determined who is entitled to the bragging rights as the best team in the state for Class AAA, and the Roosters cemented their claim for 2002 with a convincing 24_7 win over the previously undefeated Dublin Fighting Irish; and
WHEREAS, the Gamecocks’ incredible record of achievements throughout the season generated a spirit of unity within the school, community, and county and created wonderful memories that will be long remembered by many and be cherished by the players forever.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Screven County High School football team on its first state title and invite the team and its coaches to appear before this body to be heartily congratulated at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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 Mark Daniel.