By Senator Dixon
Enrolled, SJR22,
COMMENDING THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHTS ON WINNING THE 1999 CLASS 2A STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.WHEREAS, it is with great pride and pleasure that the Legislature of Alabama commends and congratulates the Catholic High School Knights on winning the 1999 Class 2A State Basketball Championship; and
WHEREAS, under the capable leadership of Head Coach Maurice Bailey, the talented Knights, after a 31-year absence from the state Final Four, handily defeated Hatton in a 63-57 victory to capture the coveted title and finish the season with an impressive 26-6 record; and
WHEREAS, these fine young athletes indeed bring great honor to themselves, their school, and community and, along with their coach, are deserving of highest praise for their dedicated efforts and accomplishments; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That in recognition of outstanding achievement, we hereby most highly commend Coach Maurice Bailey and the Catholic High School Knights on winning the 1999 Class 2A State Basketball Championship, and direct that a copy of this resolution be provided for appropriate presentation and display at Catholic High School.