Bill Text: MS SC537 | 2014 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Commend JSU "Lady Tigers" Soccer Team and Coach of the Year Dean Joseph for winning SWAC.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: (Passed) 2014-02-06 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC537 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2014-SC537-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2014 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Blount, Frazier, Horhn, Norwood
Senate Concurrent Resolution 537
(As Adopted by Senate)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY "LADY TIGERS" SOCCER TEAM AND COACH OF THE YEAR DEAN JOSEPH FOR WINNING THE 2013 SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Jackson State University Lady Tigers Soccer Team defeated the Alabama State University Lady Hornets 1-0 and won the 2013 SWAC Soccer Championship on Sunday, November 10, 2013; and
WHEREAS, in the first half of the game, both teams struggled to advance past the defense and the half ended with no score. Early in the second half, Ariana Gardner was able to get the ball to Sie'Yara Wells, who landed a goal from 5 yards out. This would be the only goal of the game; and
WHEREAS, several Lady Tigers were named to the All-Tournament Team. Alex Goutier (F), Kimberlie Hernandez (D), Sie'Yara Wells (F), Jalana Ellis (M) and Taylor Emerson (G) all received the honor. Emerson, junior goalie, was also named MVP with a 3-game shutout; and
WHEREAS, with the win, the Lady Tigers were named SWAC Soccer Champs and earned the automatic bid to advance to the NCAA Regionals, where they played the Ole Miss "Lady Rebels"; and
WHEREAS, Jackson State University Taylor Emerson was named 2013 Soccer Tournament MVP and Dean Joseph was named 2013 SWAC Soccer Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this group of scholar athletes who have brought honor to their university, their community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Jackson State University "Lady Tigers" Soccer Team and 2013 "SWAC Coach of the Year" Dean Joseph for winning the 2013 SWAC Championship, and extend our best wishes to the team, coaches, parents and sponsors for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Dean Joseph and President Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers, forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
