MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1997 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Harvey

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE BASSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 1996-1997 SEASON. 

WHEREAS, the Bassfield High School football team completed the 1996-1997 season with an enviable record of 10 wins and 3 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Yellowjackets capped the 1996-1997 season by winning the Division 7, Class 3A Championship and finishing as runner-up in the South Mississippi State 3A Championship; and

WHEREAS, the diligent effort of these fine young men enabled them to fully tap their athletic abilities and achieve their season objectives; and

WHEREAS, the superb play of the team should be attributed to all team members, especially the senior members of the team; and

WHEREAS, the Bassfield High School Yellowjackets were well coached by Coach Berry Govan and Assistant Coaches Allen Ray Dyess and Richard Hyde, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Yellowjackets played together as a team with a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature to commend the outstanding achievements of the youth of this state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MISSISSIPPI STATE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Bassfield High School football team for its outstanding 1996-1997 season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Bassfield High School and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.