HR 94

HR94 190203-1 By Representatives Fincher and Whorton (I) RFD: First Read: 23-JAN-18 190203-1:n:01/22/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-341 COMMENDING LANETT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE FIRST AHSAA STATE PLAYOFF TITLE IN SCHOOL HISTORY. WHEREAS, highest commendations and congratulations are herein proudly presented to the 2017 Lanett High School Football Team on winning the first AHSAA state playoff title in school history; and WHEREAS, the Class 2A Coach Clifford Story and his players reminisced about Panthers's dream season in which they went 15-0 to take home the championship; and WHEREAS, through hard work, diligence, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Lanett trounced Sulligent, 59-28 to earn its ticket to the December 8, 2017, final at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa; and WHEREAS, by playing what Coach Story calls "Lanett Panthers Football", the team defeated the Leroy Bears 33-15 to win the championship game; and WHEREAS, all of the players contributed mightily to the team's success; the program's outstanding roster includes seniors Anquaevious Pollard, Terrion Truitt, Jatavious Barrow, Jaren Ross, Ja'won Howell; Keavis Sands, Jalen Madden, Braylon Harrington, Baraskious Dowdell, Shon Meadows, Devin Scott, and Jabarskious Boyd; and WHEREAS, expert guidance and leadership were provided by Head Coach Clifford Story and Assistant Coach Wayne Seagle; and WHEREAS, the achievements of the Lanett High School Football Team are the source of justifiable pride to the players' families, the school, and the entire community and the team is most deserving of special recognition and praise for its efforts; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That in recognition of exceptional achievement, highest commendation is hereby extended to the Lanett High School Football Team on winning the 2017 AHSAA 2A State Football Championship, and it is further directed that a copy of this certificate be presented for appropriate school display with our sincere best wishes for success in all future endeavors.