House Concurrent Resolution 76

(As Adopted by House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COMMEMORATING ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY.

WHEREAS, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) was formed in 1922 to serve member schools by providing leadership and coordination of interscholastic activities enhancing the educational experiences of secondary students and reducing the risks of their participation; and

WHEREAS, the MHSAA promotes participation and sportsmanship to develop good citizens through interscholastic activities which provide equitable opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students while maximizing the achievement of educational goals; and

WHEREAS, the MHSAA is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), which consists of 50 individual state high school athletics and/or activities associations united to secure the benefits of cooperation and increased efficiency through the coordination of ideas of all who are engaged in high school athletics and activities programs throughout the nation; and

WHEREAS, the MHSAA works with school leaders statewide for the administration of education-based high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health, safety and educational programs that increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, through the efforts of the MHSAA and its member schools, Mississippi is recognized nationally for its athletics and activities programs and the young people who ascend to represent Mississippi in both college and professional sports; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize the steadfast diligence of such reputable organizations such as the MHSAA, which strives to encourage student participation and promote excellence through superior performance in extracurricular activities through academics, athletics and the arts:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby congratulate the Mississippi High School Activities Association on the centennial anniversary of its founding and extend best wishes for continued success in its future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Mississippi High School Activities Association and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.