MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Bozeman, Barnett (92nd), Hudson, Weathersby

House Resolution 39

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE HAZLEHURST HIGH SCHOOL LADY INDIANS BASKETBALL TEAM ON AN OUTSTANDING 1997-1998 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. 

WHEREAS, the Hazlehurst High School Lady Indians Basketball Team finished the 1997-1998 season with an outstanding record of 29 wins and 5 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Indians competed in various tournaments throughout the season, winning the Raymond High School Tournament, the Crystal Springs High School Tournament, the Brookhaven High School Tournament, the District 6 Class 3A Tournament and the South State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Indians played exceptionally well in the state tournament this year, winning the Class 3A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the 1997-1998 Lady Indians consists of: Seneca Belton, Denise Catchings, Michele Coleman, LaQuoza Cooley, Ka'Juanica Ervin, Lequisha Johnson, Victoria Joiner, Hope Mason, Victoria Mason, Chastidy Sandifer, Davina Sandifer, Princess Swilley and Alisa Williams; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members for their hard work, dedication and superior play this season, including the naming of Princess Swilley as the Most Valuable Player in the Crystal Springs High School Tournament, the Raymond High School All-Tournament Team, the Crystal Springs High School All-Tournament Team, the District 6 Class 3A All-Tournament Team, the South State All-Tournament Team and the State All-Tournament Team; the selection of Victoria Mason to the Raymond High School All-Tournament Team, the Crystal Springs High School All-Tournament Team, the District 6 Class 3A All-Tournament Team, the South State All-Tournament Team and the State All-Tournament Team; the naming of Chastidy Sandifer to the Raymond High School All-Tournament Team, the Crystal Springs High School All-Tournament Team, the District 6 Class 3A All-Tournament Team, the South State All-Tournament Team and the State All-Tournament Team; the selection of Denise Catchings to the Crystal Springs All-Tournament Team; and the entire team being named to the Brookhaven High School All-Tournament Team; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Indians have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Lisa Powell, who has broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Lady 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 coach and bring honor to Hazlehurst High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Hazlehurst High School Lady Indians Basketball Team and their coach, Lisa Powell, for an outstanding 1997-1998 season, for winning the Class 3A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Hazlehurst High School, Coach Lisa Powell and the Capitol Press Corps.