MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Henderson (26th), Miller, Henderson (9th), Huddleston

House Concurrent Resolution 58

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1997-1998 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. 

WHEREAS, the Clarksdale High School Wildcats Football Team finished the 1997-1998 season with an outstanding record of 13 wins and only one loss; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats were excellent in the state playoffs this year, winning the Division 3 4A Championship, the North Mississippi 4A Championship, and the State 4A Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats have been recognized for their hard work, dedication and superior play this season; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Jesse Murphree and Assistant Coaches Freddie Brister, Aaron Holden, Jim Hughes, Jimmy Jennings and Charles Reid, Jr., who have broadened the player's knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coaches and bring honor to the City of Clarksdale and Clarksdale High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth of our state, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Clarksdale High School Wildcats Football Team, Principal Jeff King, Assistant Principal Olenza McBride, Head Coach Jesse Murphree and Assistant Coaches Freddie Brister, Aaron Holden, Jim Hughes, Jimmy Jennings and Charles Reid, Jr., for their outstanding 1997-1998 season, for winning the 4A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Clarksdale High School, Head Coach Jesse Murphree and Assistant Coaches Freddie Brister, Aaron Holden, Jim Hughes, Jimmy Jennings and Charles Reid, Jr.