Bill Text: MS HR118 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Evan Carr; commend for outstanding efforts during the 2025-2026 basketball season.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-03-19 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR118 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HR118-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Bell (65th)
House Resolution 118
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING EVAN CARR, OF THE MADISON-RIDGELAND ACADEMY PATRIOTS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING EFFORTS DURING THE 2025-2026 BASKETBALL SEASON.
WHEREAS, Evan Carr, of the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team, demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork and determination on the court during the 2025-2026 basketball season; and
WHEREAS, Madison-Ridgeland Academy completed the 2025-2026 season with a 37-2 record, the best record in the program's history, while riding a 19-game winning streak into the championship and earning recognition as one of the premier high school basketball teams in the State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, the Patriots concluded their remarkable season with a decisive 65-53 victory over Jackson Academy in the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Overall State Tournament championship game at Mississippi College's A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton, Mississippi, before a crowd of thousands of enthusiastic supporters; and
WHEREAS, throughout his season of play with the Patriots, Evan played with clear eyes, a full heart and unimaginable amounts of fortitude, and during the state championship game, his mental stamina and athletic prowess never wavered from the moment he first hustled onto the court until the final buzzer buzzed, as he outlasted, outplayed and ultimately overpowered his opponent; and
WHEREAS, Evan has been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Richard Duease, who has broadened his knowledge of the game and refined his skills in execution, and he continues to build upon the legacy of superior play and true sportsmanship forged by Evan's tenacious and undaunted spirit; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially that displayed by Evan Carr, who has brought honor to Madison-Ridgeland Academy 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 Evan Carr for his outstanding efforts during the 2025-2026 basketball season, and extend best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Evan Carr and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
