Bill Text: MS HR100 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Melina Doggett; commend for winning girls state wrestling championship.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)
Status: (Passed) 2026-03-17 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR100 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HR100-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Lott, Barton, Burch
House Resolution 100
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MELINA DOGGETT, OF GEORGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL, LUCEDALE, FOR WINNING THE 138 LB. GIRLS STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, Melina Doggett, of George County Middle School, Lucedale, is the 138 lb. girls state champion in wrestling, the school's first wrestling championship win, a truly outstanding achievement; and
WHEREAS, Melina is in the 8th grade at George County Middle School and started wrestling in October 2025, and at that time, she had no experience in the grappling arts but wanted to try basketball or wrestling, but after participating in tryouts she decided that she would like to try wrestling, and she started off the season wrestling and showed promise; and
WHEREAS, with a spirit of determination and perseverance, Melina battled two injuries this year, elbow and knee, and finished a match with only using one arm, and she placed either third or fourth in most tournaments she entered and had a decent season; and
WHEREAS, improving as the time went on, Melina was the top point earner on the team for both boys and girls, and she is one of five middle school girls on the team of six, and during South State she earned third place, securing a spot for the state championship, and during the state championship she wrestled the number one seed and pinned her; and
WHEREAS, during the final match, Melina fell behind three to one then four to three with less than a minute left, and with 30 seconds of the final round she was able to get her opponent on her back and pinned her as the clock buzzed; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize outstanding student-athletes, especially those such as Melina, whose hard work and dedication brings honor to George County Middle School and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize and commend Melina Doggett, of George County Middle School, for winning the 138 lb. girls state wrestling championship, and express most sincere wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Melina Doggett and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
