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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Browning

Senate Concurrent Resolution 606

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL "LADY BULLDOGS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 1999-2000 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the New Albany High School "Lady Bulldogs" Girls Basketball Team completed its 1999-2000 season with an outstanding record of 29 wins and 6 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Bulldogs made the final 4 in the State 3A Championship Tournament, were Consolation Champions in the North State Regionals and won the Division 1-3A Tournament Championship, also winning the Walnut Tournament, the New Albany Tournament and placed second in the Union County Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the team was led by Coach Charles Poer and Assistant Coach Elke Lipsey, who blended basic basketball skills and discipline with a team spirit; and

WHEREAS, the following outstanding players received tournament honors: Ellen Buchanan and Staranna Frazier, All-State Tournament Team, Ellen Buchanan, 1st Team All-State, Ellen Buchanan, Staranna Frazier and Kristen Ivy, All-North-Half Tournament Team, Ellen Buchanan, Staranna Frazier, Kristen Ivy, Nikky Pernell and Lauren Chunn, All-Division 1 Tournament Team; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the achievements of this group of student athletes, who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

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 New Albany High School "Lady Bulldogs" Girls Basketball Team for their outstanding 1999-2000 season, and wish them continued success in their future scholastic and athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution be presented to Charles Poer on behalf of the Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.