Bill Text: MS SC570 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend Kylie Joiner upon being selected the 2018 State Games AT&T Overall Female Athlete of the Year.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-19 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC570 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2019-SC570-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2019 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Burton, Branning, Dearing, Hopson, Jackson (32nd)
Senate Concurrent Resolution 570
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING KYLIE JOINER ON BEING SELECTED AS THE 2018 STATE GAMES OF MISSISSIPPI AT&T OVERALL FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR.
WHEREAS, based on the national program, the State Games of Mississippi established the annual "Athlete of the Year" Award to recognize Mississippi's amateur athletes. Coaches, officials, athletes, volunteers and spectators nominated one male and one female athlete from each of the 37 sports for the award. The nominated athletes personify the ideals of the State Games' movement, such as participation, sportsmanship, special attributes, achievements, efforts and positive attitudes; and
WHEREAS, Kylie Joiner of Decatur, Mississippi, has participated in the State Games of Mississippi for 20 years, as a competitor for 20 years and as a volunteer for 10 years. Kylie has medaled in four sports: softball (Gold), soccer (Silver), 5K (Gold) and trail run (Gold); and
WHEREAS, a graduate of West Lauderdale High School, Kylie was a two-sport athlete as a youth: soccer (State Finalist) and softball (State Champion). She holds a Master's Degree from Mississippi State University and an Undergraduate Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Kylie is currently a Certified Public Accountant with the State of Mississippi Auditor's Department; and
WHEREAS, this year, the State Games are honoring athletes from 37 sports in the 2018 State Games of Mississippi. From these 37 athletes, only three are chosen to receive the honor of "Athlete of the Year." The chosen "Athletes of the Year" will visit the State Capitol in Jackson, where the Governor will bestow upon them a recognition of their achievement and they will have the honor and fame of lighting the torch at the 2019 State Games of Mississippi Opening Ceremonies. The State Games keeps its entry fees low primarily through the generous donations of sponsors, including Founding Gold Sponsor: Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Rush Hospital; and Gold Sponsors: AT&T, BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Pearl River Resort, Meridian-Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau/Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors, Structural Steel, WTOK-TV, The Meridian Star and WMDN/WGBC-TV; and
WHEREAS, Kylie Joiner is an excellent role model for a balanced and healthy lifestyle. She is the perfect example of fitness and dedication that the State Games of Mississippi promotes, and it is with great pride that we recognize this Mississippi citizen who has brought honor to her community and state:
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 Kylie Joiner on being selected as the 2018 State Games of Mississippi AT&T Overall Female Athlete of the Year, and extend best wishes to Kylie, her family and sponsors on this honor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Kylie Joiner and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
