MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Rayborn

Senate Concurrent Resolution 609

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE BROOKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 1997 SEASON. 

WHEREAS, the Brookhaven High School Panthers Football Team finished the 1997 season with an outstanding record of 12 wins and 1 loss; and

WHEREAS, the Panthers capped the 1997 season by winning the Division 6, Class 4-A Championship; and

WHEREAS, the diligent effort of these fine young men enabled them to fully tap their athletic abilities and achieve their season objectives; and

WHEREAS, the Brookhaven High School Panthers were well coached by Coach Greg Wall and Assistant Coaches Everett Hatchett, Randall Huffman, Rob McCreary and Bill Sartin; and

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

WHEREAS, the Panthers played together as a team with a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature to commend the outstanding achievements of the youth of this state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Brookhaven High School Football Team for its outstanding 1997 season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Brookhaven High School and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.