The resolution recognizes the Woodlawn High School Bears baseball team for their achievement in winning the 2A State Championship on May 19, 2022, with a victory over the Bigelow Panthers, finishing the game with a score of 7-2. This victory adds to the team's impressive history, which includes multiple state championships won in previous years (2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021) and a strong season record of 27-6, along with being the 8-AA Conference Champions. The team was led by Head Coach Tommy Richardson, and standout players Owen Stover and Jaxson Case received All-State honors, while Cale Edmonds was named the Most Valuable Player of the championship game.
The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' formal recognition of the team's accomplishments and their dedication to hard work both on and off the field. It concludes with a directive to provide a copy of the resolution to Head Coach Tommy Richardson, signifying the importance of this achievement within the community and the support of the legislative body.