MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1997 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Ellis, Dickson

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NOXUBEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TIGERETTES GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1996-1997 SEASON. 

WHEREAS, the Noxubee County High School Tigerettes Girls Basketball Team finished the 1996-1997 season with an outstanding record of 29 wins and 4 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Tigerettes did very well in tournament play this year, winning the District IV Championship, Noxubee and West Lowndes Tournament and finishing third runnerup in the North State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members in recognition of their fine, dedicated play, including the naming of Lamanda Morant, Laura Morant and Yolanda Thomas to All-District; Lamanda Morant and Yolanda Thomas to All-North State; and the selection of Tomeka Taylor to All-State; and

WHEREAS, the Tigerettes have been well coached and inspired by Head Coach Narvell Coleman and Assistant Coach Albert Williams, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Tigerettes 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 House of Representatives 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Noxubee County High School Tigerettes Girls Basketball Team and their coaches, Head Coach Narvell Coleman and Assistant Coach Albert Williams, for their outstanding 1996-1997 season and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Noxubee County High School, Head Coach Narvell Coleman and Assistant Coach Albert Williams.