SJR13: Joint Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 13

February 27, 2015 - Introduced by Senator Harsdorf, cosponsored by Representatives Jarchow, Knudson and Murtha. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR13,1,2 Relating to: congratulating Bruce Larson on being named the 2015 Don Shula NFL National High School Coach of the Year.

SJR13,1,5 Whereas, Bruce Larson of Somerset High School has been named the 2015 recipient of the Don Shula NFL National Coach of the Year Award for being the top varsity football coach in the nation; and

SJR13,1,7 Whereas, Coach Larson was selected for his exemplary character and integrity, inspirational leadership, commitment to the community, and on-field success; and

SJR13,1,10 Whereas, Bruce Larson was formally nominated for the national award by the Green Bay Packers after being named the Wisconsin High School Football Coach of the Year; and

SJR13,1,13 Whereas, Bruce Larson has dedicated twenty-eight years as a coach of the Somerset Spartan football program, and over sixteen years as head coach, during which he led the Spartans to 163 victories in 200 games; and

SJR13,2,3 Whereas, under the leadership of Coach Larson, the Somerset Spartans have won WIAA Division 4 football state championships in 2002, 2012, and 2014 and finished second at state in 2004, 2005, and 2011; and

SJR13,2,6 Whereas, Coach Larson took the Somerset Spartans to the 2014 WIAA Division 4 football state championship, defeating Little Chute by a score of 28-16, marking his 200th game as head coach; and

SJR13,2,9 Whereas, Bruce Larson has empowered students through the Somerset Spartan football program, inspiring over 87 percent of former Somerset football players to continue their education beyond high school; and

SJR13,2,13 Whereas, Bruce Larson has fostered a coaching philosophy that first builds relationships with student athletes, coaches, parents, and the Somerset community, followed by the development and modeling of positive character, individuality, and team leadership; and

SJR13,2,15 Whereas, Bruce Larson is a devoted husband to his wife, Kelly, and loving father to their three children, Rocky, Reggie, and McKell; now, therefore, be it

SJR13,2,19 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin state legislature hereby wish to congratulate and commend Bruce Larson on being named the 2015 Don Shula NFL National High School Coach of the Year and wish him continued success in the years ahead.

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