MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Smith (35th)

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

WHEREAS, the Ackerman High School Indians Football Team finished the 1997-1998 season with an outstanding record of 15 wins and no losses; and

WHEREAS, the Indians did very well in tournament play this year, winning the Class 2A South State Championship and the Class 2A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members in recognition of their fine, dedicated play this season; and

WHEREAS, the Indians have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Ricky Woods and Assistant Coaches Shane Burton, Ken Chandler, Adam Dillinger, Curtis Ford, Morgan Scribner and Nathan Wright, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Indians 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 Ackerman High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the 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 commend and congratulate the Ackerman High School Indians Football Team and their coaches, Head Coach Ricky Woods and Assistant Coaches Shane Burton, Ken Chandler, Adam Dillinger, Curtis Ford, Morgan Scribner and Nathan Wright, for their outstanding 1997-1998 season, for winning the Class 2A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Ackerman High School, Head Coach Ricky Woods and Assistant Coaches Shane Burton, Ken Chandler, Adam Dillinger, Curtis Ford, Morgan Scribner and Nathan Wright.