MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2011 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Banks, Evans (70th)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LANIER HIGH SCHOOL LADY BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2010-2011 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Lanier High School Lady Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team finished the 2010-2011 season with an outstanding record of 30 wins and zero losses; and
WHEREAS, being incredibly well-disciplined young ladies, the Lady Bulldogs did very well in the 2010-2011 state playoffs; and
WHEREAS, their winning ways continued at the Class 5A State Championship with a victory over Callaway High School with a score of 74-50; and
WHEREAS, in becoming the 2011 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5A Basketball State Champions, the Lanier High School Lady Bulldogs Girls 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 Lady Bulldogs have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Jonas James, Jr., and Assistant Coaches Deunta Pittman, Rickey Purvis and Erica Stringfellow, who have broadened the Lady Bulldogs' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and
WHEREAS, many of the Lady Bulldogs will remember the lessons learned through playing for Head Coach Jonas James, Jr., such as pushing one's body past exhaustion, pain and other obstacles to victory; and
WHEREAS, in their tireless dedication, the Lady Bulldogs 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 Lanier High School; and
WHEREAS, the members of the 2010-2011 Lanier High School Lady Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team are as follows: Dominique Brothern, Cortney Epting, Joi Jones, Bria Mcgee, Davista Tillman, Shaquillia Manuel, Essence Pulliam, Kierra Jordan, Taneisha Harris, J'Shunlyn Deloach, Jessica Brown, Talisha Tripp, Dorcas Loggins, Lequita Stewart, Britney Colton and Shalondra Fleming; 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 Lanier High School Lady Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Jonas James, Jr., for their exceptional 2010-2011 season, for winning the MHSAA Class 5A 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 Lanier High School, Head Coach Jonas James, Jr., and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.