09 LC 94
0328
House
Resolution 221
By:
Representative Maddox of the
172nd
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
the Cairo High School Syrupmaker football team on winning the 2008 Class AAA
State Championship and inviting them to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
through perseverance and iron determination, the Cairo High School Syrupmaker
football team earned the top ranking in the state with their 28-14 win over
Flowery Branch High School in the Georgia Dome; and
WHEREAS,
the team had a remarkable undefeated season with a 14-0 record, making them only
the second unbeatable team in the history of Cairo High School; and
WHEREAS,
after placing as the state runner up in the 2007 Class AAA State Championship,
the 2008 Syrupmakers' momentous state title win marks the third team in Cairo
High School history to win a state championship and the only team in the
school's history to play in back to back state title games; and
WHEREAS,
with an amazing record of 37-4 since 2006, the senior Syrupmakers are proud to
have never lost on the road or to one of their biggest rivals, Thomasville High
School; 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 their coaches; 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 commend the players and coaches of the Cairo High School Syrupmaker
football team for their dedication and the countless hours of practice and
competition that resulted in their phenomenal performance in the 2008 Class AAA
State Championship and congratulate them on earning the title of State
Champions.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body invite the players and coaches
of the Cairo High School Syrupmaker football team to appear before the House of
Representatives on such date and at such time as determined by the Speaker of
the House and that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and
directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Cairo High
School Syrupmaker football team.