MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Harvey

Senate Concurrent Resolution 645

(As Adopted by Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH LEE HILL FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1997-1998 SEASON. 

WHEREAS, the Collins High School "Tigers" Boys Basketball Team finished the 1997-1998 season with an outstanding record of 24 wins and 6 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Eagles did very well in tournament play this year, winning the Taylorsville Invitational Tournament, the Class AAA Division VII Tournament, placing third in the South Mississippi Class AAA Tournament and placing fifth in the State Class AAA Tournament; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon team members in recognition of their fine and dedicated play, especially including the following: Carlos Fairley, All-District, All-South State, and Honorable Mention for State Tournament; Trel Johnson, All-District and All-South State; Lee Luvene, All-State and Honorable Mention for All-District; Nick Gresham, Honorable Mention All-District; Darel Carney, Honorable Mention All-District; Lester Magee, Honorable Mention All-District; and Tony Burkett, Honorable Mention All-District; and

WHEREAS, the "Eagles" have been well coached and inspired by Head Coach Lee Hill, who has broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the team has developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect a great credit upon the individual players and their coaches and bring honor to their school, county and 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 Collins High School "Eagles" Boys Basketball Team and their Coach Lee Hill for their outstanding 1997-1998 season and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Collins High School, Coach Hill and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.