SENATE RESOLUTION 5

(By Senators Snyder, Unger, Romano, Plymale, Kessler and Stollings.)

[Introduced January 18, 2016]

Congratulating the Jefferson High School baseball team for winning the 2015 Class AAA state baseball championship.

Whereas, The Jefferson High School baseball team has a long history of success winning state championships and 2015 was no exception. The Cougars ended another outstanding season by winning their 11th state baseball championship; and

Whereas, Under the guidance of legendary Coach John Lowery, now in his 46th year of coaching, the Jefferson High School baseball team performed in dominating fashion, finishing with a record of 36 wins and only two losses; and

Whereas, The 2015 Jefferson High School baseball team will go down in state history as one of the best high school baseball teams ever assembled in the state of West Virginia; and

Whereas, The Jefferson High School baseball team is a shining example to all West Virginians of what can be accomplished with dedication, commitment, and teamwork; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby congratulates the Jefferson High School baseball team for winning the 2015 Class AAA state baseball championship; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Jefferson County High School baseball team.