HTML> CARMICHAEL

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Carmichael, Burton

Senate Concurrent Resolution 527

(As Adopted by Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL "KNIGHTS" 2000 BASEBALL TEAM AND COACH JERRY BOATNER FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the West Lauderdale High School "Knights" Boys Baseball Team in Collinsville, Mississippi, has won the Class AA State Championship for the ninth time; and

WHEREAS, the 2000 championship season ended with an impressive record of 32 wins against 9 losses; and

WHEREAS, the "Knights" won the District Championship on their way to the State Championship Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the team was ably trained and led by Coach Jerry Boatner and Assistant Coaches Darrell Theall and Steve Marlow; and

WHEREAS, the West Lauderdale 2000 Baseball Roster is as follows:

Chris Roberts, Van Wilson, Brent Doolittle, Ike Munn, Jay Warren, Jay Powell, Todd Doolittle, Chord Robinson, Matt Vaughn John Derek Harbour, Jody Hurst, Caleb Dulaney, C.J. Fountain, Miles Joyner, Justin Kinard, Tyler Herrington, Randy Diveley, Jeremiah Lovett, Richard Smith, Brad McKee, Richie McAllister, Trent Posey, Ben Clearman, Ryan Livingston, Cody Perkins, Jeremy Jackson, Nick Baughman, David Woods, Ryan Clay, Jared Parten, Josh Snider, Bo Davis, Adam McPherson, Kyle Vick, Kel Smith, Cody Powell, Brent Boutwell, Justin Blanks, Ross McWilliams, Parker Temple, Josh Herrington, Daniel Huggins, Christian Trussell, Frank Harmon, Drew Snider, and Jud Godwin; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the impressive achievement 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 West Lauderdale "Knights" 2000 Boys Baseball Team and Coach Jerry Boatner for their championship season, and with them continued success in their future athletic and scholastic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Boatner on behalf of the team and the Principal of West Lauderdale, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.