HR1208: HR1208 1966 Perry High School basketball team; 60th anniversary of winning the Class A State Championship; recognize

26 LC 129 0676 House Resolution 1208 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Honoring the 1966 Perry High School basketball team on the 60th anniversary of winning1 the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the 1966 Perry Georgia High School basketball team, under the leadership of3 rookie Head Coach Paul Hartman, completed an exceptional season with a final record of 314 wins and 2 losses; and5 WHEREAS, although one of Perry's shortest teams in terms of height, this team left behind6 a legacy of unflinching determination in the face of adversity and an unbridled passion to7 win; and8 WHEREAS, the roster of this esteemed team included players Mari on Cloud, Joe Martin,9 Terry Todd, Ed Pierce, Charles Ayer, Lee St. John, Carlton Bess inger, Ed Harley, Eddie10 Watson, Rodney Lowe, Eugene Graham, Don Norris, and Kenny Stefa nini, along with11 Coaches J. T. Brady, Grover Hicks, and Paul Hartman; and12 WHEREAS, the team's success led to five players, Joe Martin, Terry Todd, Charles Ayer,13 Ed Pierce and Marion Cloud being selected to the All-State Team; and 14 H. R. 1208 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0676 WHEREAS, the team demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and teamwork throughout15 the season, culminating in a state championship title.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17 the members of this body recognize and commemorate the enduring legacy and historic18 achievement of the 1966 Perry High School Panthers basketball t eam for their significant19 contribution to their school and community.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the22 1966 Perry High School basketball team.23 H. R. 1208 - 2 -