09 LC 94
0184
House
Resolution 143
By:
Representatives Reese of the
98th
and Mills of the
25th
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
the Buford High School football team on winning the 2008 Class AA State
Championship and inviting the team to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
through perseverance and iron determination, the Buford High School football
team earned the top ranking in the state with their 45-21 win over Calhoun High
School at the Georgia Dome; and
WHEREAS,
the title-earning win by the Wolves completed their impressive 15-0 season and
clinched a second straight state championship for Buford High football;
and
WHEREAS,
this 2009 all star team earned Buford High a place in many record books,
including scoring an amazing 233 postseason playoff points, holding the
third-longest winning streak in county history with 30 straight wins, and tying
for the most wins in a decade with 125; 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 offensive and defensive talents;
and the astute direction of Head Coach Jess Simpson; and
WHEREAS,
as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition,
it is abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body congratulate the Buford High School football team for winning the 2008
Class AA State Championship and extend their sincerest best wishes for future
success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the players and coaches of the Buford High School football team are hereby invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House for purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the players and coaches of the Buford High School football team are hereby invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House for purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution.