MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Barnett (92nd), Moak

House Concurrent Resolution 154

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE BROOKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE DIVISION 6 CLASS 4A CHAMPIONSHIP. 

WHEREAS, the 1997 Brookhaven High School Panthers Football Team won the Division 6 Class 4A Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Brookhaven Panthers finished the 1997 regular season with a perfect record of 10 wins and no losses; and

WHEREAS, including the playoffs, the Panthers won 12 consecutive games, which is the most games won in a season in the history of Brookhaven High School; and

WHEREAS, this championship team was victorious over both of their rival schools, South Pike High School and McComb High School, during the same season for the first time in school history; and

WHEREAS, the Panthers defeated Biloxi D'Iberville in the first round of playoffs, Picayune in the second round and participated in the South State Championship Game against Northeast Jones in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A Championship and finished with a 12-1 record; and

WHEREAS, the Panthers have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Greg Wall and Assistant Coaches Everett Hatchett, Randall Huffman, Bill Sartin and Rob McCreary, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Coach Greg Wall won his 200th game as Head Coach by defeating Lawrence County 13 to 8 on October 10, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Panthers 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 Brookhaven High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature of the State of Mississippi 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 Brookhaven High School Panthers Football Team and their coaches, Head Coach Greg Wall and Assistant Coaches Everett Hatchett, Randall Huffman, Bill Sartin and Rob McCreary for their outstanding 1997 season, for winning the Division 6 Class 4A Championship, and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Brookhaven High School, Head Coach Greg Wall, Assistant Coaches Everett Hatchett, Randall Huffman, Bill Sartin and Rob McCreary and to the Capitol Press Corps.