House Concurrent Resolution 51

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANCE TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE OPEN HIP-HOP DIVISION AT THE UDA NATIONALS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

WHEREAS, the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team, under the leadership of Head Coach Patrice Christian, has achieved remarkable success by securing back-to-back national championships in the Open Hip-Hop division at the prestigious Universal Dance Association (UDA) Nationals in Orlando, Florida; and

WHEREAS, the team's outstanding performance at the 2025 UDA Nationals earned them a raw score of 99.9333 and an event score of 95.1746 in the finals, finishing ahead of strong competitors, and demonstrating their superior talent and dedication to excellence; and

WHEREAS, the team's journey to the championship included a semifinal performance that advanced them to the finals with a raw score of 97.85 and an event score of 93.1905, solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in collegiate dance; and

WHEREAS, through countless hours of practice, determination and teamwork, the Northwest dance team members have exhibited exceptional discipline and perseverance, serving as outstanding representatives of their college and the State of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, under the insightful and accomplished leadership of Head Coach Patrice Christian, the Rangers did an exceptional job of covering each other's faults, unifying all of their strengths to make a good team and ultimately executing an outstanding job working toward the accomplishment of this highly pursued goal; and

WHEREAS, the team roster, featuring a diverse and talented group of student-athletes from across Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, and Tennessee, reflects the broad appeal and competitive spirit of the Northwest Dance Program; and

WHEREAS, the success of the dance team is also attributed to the unwavering support of their families, friends, Northwest Mississippi Community College administration and the entire Ranger community; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence in collegiate athletes, especially student-athletes such as the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team, whose remarkable achievements have brought pride and honor to their institution and our state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team for winning back-to-back National Championships in the Open Hip-Hop Division at the UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida, and extend best wishes for continued success in all their future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Head Coach Patrice Christian, Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Michael Heindl, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.