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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Burton

Senate Concurrent Resolution 606

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL "LADY HORNETS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AND "COACH OF THE YEAR" BILL INGERSOLL FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Lake High School "Lady Hornets" Girls Basketball Team finished its outstanding 2000-2001 season with a 34 and 3 record and a convincing Class A State Championship victory; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Hornets swept tournament play this season, winning the Scott County Invitational Tournament, the Division 6 Class A Championship, the South State Class A Regional Championship, and the Class A State Championship, and was named WTOK Team of the Week; and

WHEREAS, several team members received individual honors: All-Scott County Tournament Team: Kim Cox, Odena Cox and Kimyatta Viverette; All-Division, All-Division Tournament Team: Kimyatta Viverette (MVP), Odena Cox, Roxana Rogers and Kim Cox; All-South and All-State Tournament Team: Roxana Rogers, Kim Cox and Kimyatta Viverette; and

WHEREAS, the team was very ably led by Coach Bill Ingersoll, who was named Division Coach of the Year and State A Coach of the Year for his skillful motivational achievements; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the stellar 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 Lake High School "Lady Hornets" Girls Basketball Team and "Coach of the Year" Bill Ingersoll upon their excellent 2000-2001 season and their State Championship, and wish them continued success in their future athletic and scholastic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Ingersoll and the Principal of Lake High School on behalf of the team, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.