House Resolution 161

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE EAST UNION HIGH SCHOOL "LADY URCHINS" POWERLIFTING TEAM FOR WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the East Union Lady Urchins Powerlifting Team of 2023-2024 has brought honor and pride to the Union County, Mississippi School System by winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 2A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the East Union Lady Urchins Powerlifting Team has dominated the Class 2A State Championship for powerlifting in the State of Mississippi for the 2023-2024 school year, reigning as a consecutive seven-time champion in the sport, a truly remarkable feat; and

WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 East Union Lady Urchins Powerlifting Team demonstrated their ability through dedication, perseverance, leadership, and hard work to live up to the championship tradition recognized throughout the State of Mississippi that personifies Union County powerlifting; and

WHEREAS, the success of the powerlifting program at East Union is due to the incredible support and resources made available from the parents, coaches, and especially the administration, and for eight years the program has enjoyed an outstanding level of commitment from their community, school, and especially from the athletes; and

WHEREAS, the team's ascent to the pinnacle of powerlifting excellence has been made manifest through the tenacious efforts of both coaches and athletes alike, including: Coach Scott Duley; Assistant Coach Steven Prewett; and athletes, Lyla Brock, Emma Crowe, Bella Foster, Sunshine Fulgham, Anna Grace Gregory, Lena Hall, Lucy Haynes, Bethany Hazel, Marley Helms, Emily Herod, Chloe James, Maci James, Summer Scott and Mackinezie Snider; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Urchins will surely carry the unforgettable memories they made along the way and the lessons of hard work, dedication and perseverance learned during this amazing season throughout their lives as they remember the feeling of greatness that accompanies being a champion; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially that displayed by the East Union High School Lady Urchins Powerlifting Team, and it is with great pride that we congratulate this elite group of student-athletes, who have brought honor to East Union High School, Union County 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 East Union High School Lady Urchins Powerlifting Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 2A State Championship, and extend best wishes for continued success in all their future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the East Union High School Lady Urchins Powerlifting Team and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.