Bill Text: MS SR42 | 2023 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Commend Lamar School "Raiders" Girls Volleyball Team for first MAIS 5A State Championship.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-02-23 - Adopted [SR42 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2023-SR42-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2023 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Tate
Senate Resolution 42
(As Adopted by Senate)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LAMAR ACADEMY "RAIDERS" GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH COURTNEY SCHIMELPFENING FOR WINNING THEIR FIRST MAIS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, we join the students, coaches, parents and faculty at Lamar Academy in Meridian, Mississippi, in celebrating the "Raiders" girls volleyball team's first MAIS 5A State Championship in program history; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2022, the Lamar Academy "Raiders" swept Simpson Academy in three sets to win the MAIS Division II 5A State Championship at Mississippi College; and
WHEREAS, Lamar earned first-round bye in the start of the playoffs and then swept Madison St. Joe 3-0 to advance to the State Championship for the second year in a row; and
WHEREAS, after last year's loss in the State Championship, the "Raiders'" theme for the 2022 season was all about redemption and getting back to the State Championship once again. Lamar has not lost a single set all 2022 season long to any 5A teams. Earlier in the year, the "Raiders" swept the Cougars twice. They were able to win all three sets in the championship series; and
WHEREAS, Seniors Harleigh Gray, Carley Rolison, Kaylee Brown and Ava Temple were the four seniors who helped carry this young "Raiders" team back to the State Championship; and
WHEREAS, State Championship Head Coach, Courtney Schimelpfening said about the "Raiders'" win, "So proud. We've worked tirelessly, endlessly, constantly and consistently to be standing here right in this moment to win in the state championships." The "Raiders'" redemption tour came to an end in the best way possible, as State Champs; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 "Raiders" Championship roster is: Ashby Woods, Emma Hale, Ella Temple, Kaylee Brown, Rylee Schimelpfening, Carley Rolison, Caroline Fruge, Ava Temple, Harleigh Gray, Emily Price, Mallory Smith, Sellers Breaux and Bailey Brook Mayatt; Head Coach Courtney Schimelpfening and Assistant Coach Alex Schimelpfening; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Lamar Academy "Raiders" Girls Volleyball Team and Head Coach Courtney Schimelpfening for winning their first MAIS 5A State Championship, and extend to the team, coaches, parents, and sponsors our best wishes for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Courtney Schimelpfening for the team, forwarded to Lamar Headmaster Leigh Ann Ballou and the Board of Trustees, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
