08 LC 95
0916
House
Resolution 1789
By:
Representative Byrd of the
20th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Etowah High School Eagles boys and girls swim teams; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Etowah High School Eagles boys and girls swim teams have established and
maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and
academics; and
WHEREAS,
these superlative teams have completed another ultrasuccessful season of swim
competition by winning the overall team title with 718 points, easily
outdistancing their competition; and
WHEREAS,
in the boys standings, Etowah scored 352 points to win the boys title for the
first time in 11 years, finishing well ahead of runner-up Woodstock with 201.5
points; and
WHEREAS,
the Etowah boys won 10 of their 11 events, setting four county records in the
process; and
WHEREAS,
the Etowah boys setting records were Alec Cohen, Nick Seitz, Nick Puciaty,
Tanner Guinther, Hunter Alexander, Matt Anthony, Austin Horn, and Patrick
Hunter; and
WHEREAS,
the Etowah girls won seven of their 11 events, setting new county meet records
in four of them; and
WHEREAS,
leading the charge for the Etowah girls were Shelby Hixon, Aubree Duncan,
Caitlin Richards, Alysa LaRicci, Jessica Morton, and Sophie Smith;
and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of the team 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 talents; and the astute
direction of Head Coach Tracye Bulger; 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 Etowah High School Eagles boys and girls swim teams for
their unparalleled achievements and extend their sincere 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
Tracye Bulger.