_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Jimtown High
School on the occasion of its victory in the Class 2A state football
championship.
Whereas, The Jimtown High School football season ended
with one final victory over North Posey, earning the team a
Class 2A state football championship;
Whereas, Patience, persistence, and a pair of interceptions
helped the Jimtown High School team break open what had
been a close game for a 35-7 victory over North Posey for
the Class 2A state championship;
Whereas, In addition to this year's victory, the Jimtown
football program claimed a Class A title in 1991 and Class
2A titles in 1997 and 1998;
Whereas, The Jimmies were lead by sophomore Ryan
Konrath who rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns,
senior Ross Bauman who had a 55-yard punt return, and
junior Brian DeShone who had a 76-yard interception for a
score; and
Whereas, The Jimmies' 14-1 season is a prime example of
hard work and dedication to a goal that can be seen
throughout the athletic programs and classrooms of Indiana
schools: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly congratulates
Jimtown High School on an excellent football season that ended with
its victory in the Class 2A state football championship and wishes team
members continued success in the years ahead.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to team
members, head coach Bill Sharpe, and principal Nate Dean.