MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1997 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Mitchell

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE W. P. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOGS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1996-1997 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. 

WHEREAS, the W. P. Daniel High School Bulldogs Boys Basketball Team finished the 1996-1997 season with an outstanding record of 30 wins and 7 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Bulldogs did very well in tournament play this year, winning the 3A State Championship, North Half Tournament, District Tournament, Union County Tournament, New Albany Invitational and Pontotoc Tournament; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members in recognition of their fine, dedicated play, including the naming of Shawn High, Matt Koon and Napoleon Smith to All-District, All-North Half and All-State, and the selection of Brad Rogers to District Honorable Mention; and

WHEREAS, the Bulldogs have been well coached and inspired by Head Coach Warner Bradford and Assistant Coach Andy Kirk, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Bulldogs have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect a great credit upon the individual players and their coaches and bring honor to their school; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth of our state, who are its future:

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 W. P. Daniel High School Bulldogs Boys Basketball Team and their coaches, Head Coach Warner Bradford and Assistant Coach Andy Kirk, for their outstanding 1996-1997 season, for winning the 3A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to W. P. Daniel High School, Head Coach Warner Bradford and Assistant Coach Andy Kirk.