07 LC 18
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House
Resolution 135
By:
Representatives Coleman of the
97th,
Reese of the
98th,
and Coan of the
101st
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Peachtree Ridge High School Lions football team; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Peachtree Ridge High School Lions football team has, in only four short
years, established a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on
character and academics; and
WHEREAS,
this superlative team has completed another ultrasuccessful season of football
competition by posting an amazing record of 11 wins, three losses, and one tie;
and
WHEREAS,
the Lions roared through the state playoffs and, as a fitting finale to their
remarkable 2006 campaign, captured the Class AAAAA State Football
Co-Championship after a dramatic 14-14 tie game against powerhouse Roswell
Hornets;
and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the young team over the last four years as it became the first Gwinnett County football team to attain a state championship in such a short span of time and only the second school in state history to attain such a feat 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; their superb offensive and defensive talents; and the astute direction of Head Coach Blair Armstrong; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the young team over the last four years as it became the first Gwinnett County football team to attain a state championship in such a short span of time and only the second school in state history to attain such a feat 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; their superb offensive and defensive talents; and the astute direction of Head Coach Blair Armstrong; and
WHEREAS,
this magnificent team performed with precision during the season and earned its
well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic achievement, the quality
of its play, and the stiff competition which it presented its
opponents.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Peachtree Ridge High School Lions football 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 Head Coach
Blair Armstrong.