House Resolution 50

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MYRTLE ATTENDANCE CENTER LADY HAWKS FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH BROOKE GORDON UPON WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the 2020-2021 Myrtle Attendance Center Lady Hawks Fast-pitch Softball Team clinched a well-deserved victory when they defeated the Stringer Attendance Center Fast-pitch Softball Team to win the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Fast-pitch Softball State Championship; and

WHEREAS, similar to the agile, ferocious birds of prey for which they are named, the Lady Hawks softball team, who finished their season with a 28-4 record, wielded its exceptionally powerful bite to pierce through the state championship dreams of each of their opponents in the state playoffs; and

WHEREAS, striving to win with unparalleled motivation and ardent determination, the Lady Hawks played their best games of the season during the championship series, as their mental stamina and athletic prowess never wavered from the moment they first walked onto that red, dusty diamond until the last out was made; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Hawks team statistics were impressive, but the key to this team's consistent success has been the constant selfless atmosphere, the true love they each possess for the game, and the year-round hard work by each and every talented and distinguished player; and

WHEREAS, the Myrtle Attendance Center Lady Hawks Fast-pitch Softball Team is comprised of the following athletes: Molly Moody, Emma Mayer, Brooklyn Streich, Jessica Pickens, Marley Floyd, Kinsley Gordon, Caylie Streich, Cora Beth Kelly, Olivia DeCanter, Christina Graham, Sarah Kate Thompson, Keragen McCullough, Breana Smith, Lily Jeter, Kinzie Claire Waits, Mallory McDonald, Dream Carnell, Ally Kizer, Lauryn Smithey, Montana Nichols and Kelly Smith; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Brooke Gordon and Assistant Coaches Michael Kelly and Andy Streich have not only superbly coached and inspired the Lady Hawks but also broadened the team's knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, in their tireless dedication, the Lady Hawks have developed a winning, cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitudes reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coaches, bringing honor to Myrtle Attendance Center; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend the superb accomplishments of Mississippi student-athletes, especially those such as the Myrtle Attendance Center Lady Hawks Fast-pitch Softball Team, whose excellence on the field and in the classroom bring honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Myrtle Attendance Center Lady Hawks Fast-pitch Softball Team and Head Coach Brooke Gordon upon winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Fast-pitch Softball State Championship and extend best wishes to the team and coaches for continued success in all their future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Head Coach Brooke Gordon and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.