House Resolution 80

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" BOYS SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 5A BOYS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Florence High School "Eagles" Boys Soccer Team reigned supreme against Lafayette High School at the 2024 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5A Boys Soccer State Championship on February 17, 2024, the school's fifth state title in school history and first state title since 2017; and

WHEREAS, striving to win with unparalleled motivation and ardent determination, the Eagles' mental stamina and athletic prowess never wavered from the moment they entered the field until they claimed their well-deserved championship title with a score of 2-1; and

WHEREAS, the team's statistics were impressive during the season with 16-8-2, but the key to the Eagles' consistent success has been the tremendous dedication and year-round hard work by the team's talented and distinguished players; and

WHEREAS, the Eagles have been superbly coached and inspired by Coach Joshua Cavanaugh, who has broadened the team's knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, in their tireless dedication, the Eagles 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 Coach Cavanaugh; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize exceptional Mississippi student-athletes, especially those such as the Florence High School "Eagles" Boys Soccer Team, whose hard work, dedication, and excellence on the field brings honor to Florence High School, their community and 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 Florence High School "Eagles" Boys Soccer Team and Coach Joshua Cavanaugh upon winning the 2024 MHSAA Class 5A Boys Soccer State Championship, and extend best wishes to the Eagles for continued success in all their future athletic and academic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Coach Joshua Cavanaugh, on behalf of the Florence High School "Eagles" Boys Soccer Team, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.