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HR 162: Athens Academy boys varsity basketball team; winning the Region 8-AA Championship; commend

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House Resolution 162

By: Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Rhodes of the 124th, and Frye of the 122nd

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Athens Academy boys varsity basketball team for winning the Region 8-AA Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Athens Academy boys varsity basketball team has established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and

WHEREAS, this superlative team has completed another triumphant season of basketball competition by posting an outstanding record of 23 wins and only six losses, the second most wins in a single season in the school's history; and

WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made this team a spectacular one to observe throughout the season, and as a fitting finale to its remarkable 2023-2024 campaign, the team captured its first region championship since 2000; and

WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; its superb offensive and defensive talents; and the astute direction of Coach Don Hurlburt, the GHSA Coach of the Year; 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 Athens Academy boys varsity basketball team for winning the Region 8-AA Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Athens Academy boys varsity basketball team.