Bill Text: MS SC684 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend Kossuth High School "Aggies" Boys Cross Country Team for MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-22 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC684 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2010-SC684-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2010 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Powell, Butler
Senate Concurrent Resolution 684
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOL "AGGIES" BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AND HEAD COACH CHRIS BUTLER FOR WINNING THE MHSAA 2009 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Kossuth High School "Aggies" Boys Cross Country Team under the supervision of Head Coach Chris Butler and Assistant Coach Charla Essary won the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A State Championship; and
WHEREAS, the Aggies 2009 team record was 106-2, with its only losses to Corinth High School and to Randolph, Alabama, High School. This Championship Cross Country Team also won the State Championship in 2007; and
WHEREAS, in the State Meet, the Aggies dominated the 3.1 mile event, placing five runners among the top seven finishers at the Choctaw Trails course. Casey Parks, who claimed the Silver Medal, led the Aggie runners with a time of 17:46. Bronze Medalist Nick Thompson crossed in 17:55. The 4th, 5th and 7th spots also went to Kossuth runners. Kyle Suitor posted a 4th place time of 18:12 followed by the 18:21 of fellow sophomore Connor Martin. Andy McElyea came home with the 7th place mark of 18:23. Slater Smith clocked in at 18:37 to finish 11th. Jordan Peters rounded out the Aggie participants with a 22nd place time of 19:27; and
WHEREAS, the following team members participated in the State Meet and attained the indicated individual honors: Michael Ginn; Clint Jones; Connor Martin, All-State Team - 5th overall at State Meet, time of 18:21; Andy McElyea, All-State Team - 7th overall at State Meet, time of 18:23; Tanner Mills; Avery Parks; Casey Parks, All-State Team - 2nd overall at State Meet, Silver Medal time of 17:46; Jordan Peters, 22nd overall at State Meet, time of 19:27; Chase Peterson; Daniel Shawl; Slater Smith, All-State Team - 11th overall at State Meet, time of 18:37; Blake Strachan; John Parker Suggs; Kyle Suitor, All-State Team - 4th overall at State Meet, time of 18:12; Dalton Taylor; Nick Thompson, All-State Team - 3rd overall at State Meet, Bronze Medal time of 17:55; Carington Walls; Cody Hilliard; and Manager Whitney Shipman; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the special accomplishments of these student athletes who have brought honor to their school, 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 Kossuth High School "Aggies" Boys Cross Country Team for winning the 2009 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A State Championship, and extend to the team, coaches, staff, parents and sponsors our best wishes for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coaches Chris Butler and Charla Essary and Principal Matt Smith, forwarded to the Alcorn County Board of Education and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
