Bill Text: MS HC86 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Kayla Stricker; commend on being selected the 2009 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-19 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HC86 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2010-HC86-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2010 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Jones (82nd), Barker, Broomfield, Buck (5th), Dedeaux, Fillingane, Hines, Holloway, Johnson, Puckett, Straughter
House Concurrent Resolution 86
(As Adopted by House and Senate)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING KAYLA STRICKER ON BEING SELECTED AS THE 2009 STATE GAMES OF MISSISSIPPI AT&T FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR.
WHEREAS, Kayla Stricker, an exceptional athlete from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, competed in the 2009 State Games of Mississippi running and powerlifting and was selected as the 2009 State Games of Mississippi AT&T Female Athlete of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Kayla, a 15-year-old tenth grader at Oak Grove High School, has competed in three State Games of Mississippi and has won an impressive three gold medals over the past ten years; and
WHEREAS, at the 2009 Games, Kayla won the Gold Medal in Cross Country with a time of 17:20 before running an early morning 5K Run with a time of 21:03, and then rushing to the Powerlifting Venue to take yet another Gold, with a total lift of 415 pounds the following week; and
WHEREAS, running competitively since the age of five, Kayla has competed in high school track and field since seventh grade, making it to the State Championship three years; and
WHEREAS, Kayla, winner of the State Championship in the 1600 meter run in her eighth grade year, competes on her high school cross country, track and soccer teams; and
WHEREAS, Kayla's running personal records include a 5:32 in the 1600 meter event, a 12:20 in the two-mile event and a 2:31.58 in the 800 meter run; and
WHEREAS, to prepare for her other sports, Kayla participates in powerlifting and holds a black belt in Martial Arts, while maintaining a B average in school; and
WHEREAS, this exceptional Magnolia State athlete is a proud Christian, fueled by her faith in God, which is reflected by her sportsmanship and spirit during competition; and
WHEREAS, Kayla's enthusiasm and talent for the unique sports of running and powerlifting reflect great pride upon herself, her family, her teachers and the State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth of our state, who are its future:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Kayla Stricker on being selected as the 2009 State Games of Mississippi AT&T Female Athlete of the Year and express heartiest wishes for continued success in all of her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Kayla Stricker and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
