15923-1:N:03/19/1999:BD/bd LRS1999-5952
WHEREAS, highest commendations and congratulations are herein extended to the Briarwood Christian School Varsity Football Team on winning the 1998 Class 3A State Football Championship; and
WHEREAS, Briarwood Christian School is a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church and is a Class 3A school which has been an active and supportive member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association for approximately 15 years; the heart of the Briarwood Christian School athletic program reflects a commitment to Psalm 127:1, "Except the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain"; and
WHEREAS, under the capable leadership of Coaches Fred Yancey, Jeremiah Castille, Mike Forester, and Jay Mathews, assisted by Coaches Tommy Jackson and Chris Brakefield, the varsity football team of Briarwood Christian School captured the coveted Class 3A State Football Championship and completed the season with an impressive 15-0 record; and
WHEREAS, these fine young athletes indeed bring great honor to themselves, their school, and community and, along with their coaches, are deserving of highest praise for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the Briarwood Christian School Varsity Football Team is recognized, honored, and commended for its dedication, determination, and will-to-win spirit which culminated in an outstanding season and the capture of the 1998 Class 3A State Football Championship, and will be provided a copy of this resolution, in sincere tribute and esteem, for appropriate presentation and display with best wishes for future success.