Bill Text: MS HR105 | 2011 | Regular Session | Engrossed

Mississippi House Resolution 105 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Piney Woods High School Tornadoes Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 2A State Championship.

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-30 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR105 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2011-HR105-Engrossed.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2011 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Weathersby, Smith (27th), Moore

House Resolution 105

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE PINEY WOODS HIGH SCHOOL TORNADOES BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2010-2011 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Piney Woods High School Tornadoes Boys Basketball Team finished the 2010-2011 season with an outstanding record of 29 wins and three losses; and

WHEREAS, being incredibly well-disciplined young men, the Tornadoes performed extremely well in the 2010-2011 state playoffs; and

WHEREAS, their winning ways continued at the Class 2A State Championship with a victory over the Bruce High School Trojans with a score of 64-48; and

WHEREAS, in becoming the 2011 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 2A Basketball State Champions, the Piney Woods High School Tornadoes Boys Basketball Team had to invest hard work above and beyond the level of other teams, beginning this effort in the early fall months and continuing through early March; and

WHEREAS, adding to the trophy case, the Tornadoes have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Lemuel Jones, who has broadened the Tornadoes' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, many of the Tornadoes will remember the lessons learned through playing for Head Coach Lemuel Jones, such as pushing one's body past exhaustion, pain and other obstacles to victory; and

WHEREAS, in their tireless dedication, the Tornadoes have developed a winning, cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitudes reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coach, bringing honor to Piney Woods High School; and

WHEREAS, the state champions roster is as follows: Xavian Rimmer, Kentwan Smith, Durrell McDonald, Jamaal Walker, Phillip Jones, Alijah Franklin, Yvan Ngirabakunzi, Kenneth Taylor, Julian Brown, Tracey Alexander and Quentin Dear; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Piney Woods High School Tornadoes Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Lemuel Jones, for their exceptional 2010-2011 season, for winning the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship and extend best wishes for continued success in all of their future athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Piney Woods High School, Head Coach Lemuel Jones and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.