MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Capps

House Resolution 38

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY STATESMEN BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING 1997-1998 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TITLE. 

WHEREAS, the Delta State University Statesmen Basketball Team finished the 1997-1998 season with an outstanding record of 27 wins and four losses; and

WHEREAS, the Delta State University Statesmen made their second appearance in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight; and

WHEREAS, the Statesmen became the first squad in the men's Gulf South Conference history to win back-to-back conference titles; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members for their hard work, dedication and superior play this season; and

WHEREAS, the Statesmen have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Steve Rives, who has broadened the players knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Coach Rives has brought additional honor to himself and Delta State University by being named for the third time the Gulf South Conference West Division Coach of the Year and for the second consecutive time as the South Region Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Coach Rives became the Statesmen's all time winningest coach in a road game against Arkansas-Monticello, with a career total of 223 victories to just 119 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Statesmen 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 coach and bring honor to Delta State University; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the young adults of our state, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Delta State University Statesmen and their coach, Head Coach Steve Rives, for an outstanding 1997-1998 season, for winning the Gulf South Conference title and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Delta State University, Head Coach Steve Rives and the Capitol Press Corps.