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SR 75: Harlem High School Bulldogs Baseball Team; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 75

By: Senators Anderson of the 24th, Burns of the 23rd, Hickman of the 4th, Jones II of the 22nd, Williams of the 25th and others

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team has established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and

WHEREAS, this superlative team completed its triumphant season of baseball competition by posting an outstanding record of 38 wins and only one loss; and

WHEREAS, the team brought special recognition to its school and to Columbia County by winning the 2024 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship; and

WHEREAS, as further testament to their exemplary performance, the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team earned a No. 1 ranking across all classifications in the State of Georgia as well as a No. 9 ranking in the nation; and

WHEREAS, this championship victory marks the seventh state championship under the guidance of Head Coach Jimmie Lewis, who now has more than 900 career wins; 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 Head Coach Jimmie Lewis as well as Assistant Coaches Chris Waters, Rusty James, Hunter McBride, and Lonnie Morris; 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 Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team.