HOUSE COMMEMORATION   NO. 1019

        Introduced by: Representatives Sebert and Olson (Mel) and Senator Olson (Ed)  

         A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION,  Honoring the 2001 Emery/Ethan Seahawk High School Football Team, Coaches, and Staff.

     WHEREAS,  the 2001 Emery/Ethan Seahawk High School Football Team won the 9AA State High School Football Championship with an undefeated record of 12-0, outscoring their opponents 549-27 during the season, through hard work, outstanding character, dedication, and perseverance; and

     WHEREAS,  Head Coach Jeff VanLeur and Assistant Coaches Tim Hawkins and Dan Clarke provided excellent leadership and support to the members of the team, achieving the first ever state football championship in Emery and Ethan High Schools' histories; and

     WHEREAS,  the students of the 2001 Seahawk football team showed enormous pride, unity, and great leadership on and off the field, and seven members of the Seahawk team were named to the All- State football teams:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED,  by the Seventy-seventh Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the 2001 Emery/Ethan Seahawk High School Football Team, Coaches, and Staff be recognized for their excellence in athletics for the 2001-2002 school year.