The resolution recognizes the Van Buren High School Pointers Wrestling Team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2023 Class 5A State Wrestling Championship, held on February 25, 2023, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The team secured the championship with a total of 164 points, surpassing the second-place team by 28.5 points, marking their second consecutive state title. The resolution highlights the individual accomplishments of team members, with five wrestlers winning state championships in their respective weight classes, and a total of ten wrestlers placing in individual events.
Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the team's success in various tournaments, including the Van Buren Dual Tournament, the Gravette Tournament, and the Conway Tournament. It commends the hard work and dedication of the wrestlers and their coach, John Petree, who emphasized the importance of their year-round commitment to the sport. The resolution concludes with a formal commendation from the Senate of the Ninety-Fourth General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, and a copy will be sent to Coach Petree.