10 LC 94
1685
Senate
Resolution 819
By:
Senator Staton of the 18th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Stratford Academy boys tennis team on winning their second
consecutive Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
for the second time in two years, the Stratford Academy boys tennis team earned
the top ranking in the state with their 3-0 semi-final victory over Southland
and their 4-1 victory over Augusta Prep; and
WHEREAS,
the Eagles consistently soared over their opponents, compiling a 13-0 regular
season record as a team and a record of 62-3 in individual matches;
and
WHEREAS,
the title earning team consisted of talented athletes Rohin Aggarwal, Aliy
Ahmed, Ryan Baker, Hayden Bashinski, Max Chandler, Blake Christianson, McLendon
Eberhardt, Stewart Eberhardt, Obi Ekeledo, Stuart Firth, Spencer Furlong, Benton
Graves, Nobel Harris, Bailey Hicks, Sims Holmes, Casey Jones, Stuart Kent, Skip
Lazenby, Lee Lineberger, John Lyons, Matthew Maier, Becker O'Shaughnessey, Matt
Schwartz, Miles Seagler, Spencer Simmons, and Thomas Watson; and
WHEREAS,
Becker O'Shaughnessey earned the title of regional champion, state champion, and
had an undefeated season; and
WHEREAS,
Hayden Bashinski and Thomas Watson lost only one game throughout the season, won
the state title, and finished as runner-ups in the region, while Casey Jones and
Sims Holmes had one-loss seasons, won the regional title, and were runner-ups at
the state tournament; and
WHEREAS,
Ryan Baker, Hayden Bashinski, Casey Jones, Becker O'Shaughnessey, Spencer
Simmons, and Thomas Watson were named to the All Region team; 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 Jaime Kaplan and Assistant Coach Randy
Stephens; 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 SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate the Stratford Academy boys tennis team for winning the Class AAA
State Championship and extend their sincere best wishes for future
success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit copies of this resolution to Head Coach Jaime Kaplan.