RESOLUTION NO. RS2005-813

A resolution recognizing the 2004-2005 Antioch Middle School Lady "Cubs" basketball team.

WHEREAS, this superlative team completed a successful regular season of basketball competition by bouncing their way through their opponents while posting an outstanding regular season record of 14 wins and 0 losses advancing to the Southwestern Division tournament on their way to being named the Southwestern Division Champions and culminating with an overall record of 16 wins and 2 losses; and

WHEREAS, on February 1, 2005, the 2004-2005 Antioch Middle School Lady "Cubs" basketball team captured the Southwestern Division Championship by defeating perennial powerhouse John Early in a thrilling win; and

WHEREAS, the team was led by Coach Debra McMillan, who should be commended for doing an exceptional job in bringing the winning tradition to Antioch Middle School along with Assistant Coaches David Tolbert and Kimberly Wade; and

WHEREAS, the following players of this remarkable and talented team are Kendra Anderson, Angel Banks, Andrea Cathey, Joy Cherry, Rachel Elkins, Emily Fields, Katrina Guzman, Netanya Jackson, Justina Jones, Jasmaine Jordan, Jessica O'Digie, Jewel Perkins, Brittany Scott, Chelsea Trice and Kayla Trotter; and

WHEREAS, these fine young athletes put tremendous effort into the development of their offensive and defensive skills with their precision and coordination as a team; and

WHEREAS, the achievement of this level of excellence in the game of basketball requires an outstanding spirit of dedication, enthusiasm, and determination by all persons involved in the team's success; and

WHEREAS, this remarkable team's performance throughout the season and particularly their final victory over John Early which earned them the championship title provided many thrilling moments for these young athletes and their fellow students and will be long remembered as a special period in the history of "Cubs" basketball; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes the 2004-2005 Antioch Middle School Lady "Cubs" basketball team and heartiest congratulations goes out to the team, coaches, school administrators, and student body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the 2004-2005 Antioch Middle School Lady "Cubs" basketball team on achieving an unbelievable season.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Coach Debra McMillan on behalf of the Antioch Middle School Lady "Cubs" basketball team.

Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Sam Coleman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred: Rules & Confirmations Committee 
Introduced: May 3, 2005
Adopted: May 3, 2005
Approved: May 4, 2005 
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