MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Hamilton, Jordan (18th)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE WEIR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS 1997 WINNING SEASON. 

WHEREAS, the Weir High School Football Team finished the 1997-1998 season with an outstanding record of 15 wins and 0 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lions capped the 1997-1998 season by winning the Division 4, Class 1-A Championship, the North State Championship and the State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the diligent effort of these fine young men enabled them to fully tap their athletic abilities and achieve their season objectives; and

WHEREAS, the superb play of the team should be attributed to all members of the team; and

WHEREAS, the Lions have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Joe Gant and Assistant Coaches Junior Graham, Chad White, Chris McRae, Dale Reid and Scott Walters, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Lions played together as a team with a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature to commend the outstanding achievements of the youth of this state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Weir High School Football Team for its outstanding 1997-1998 season and for displaying tireless devotion to its athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Weir High School and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.