MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Maples, McInnis, Dedeaux

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE STONE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL LADY CATS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Stone County High School Lady Cats Basketball Team finished the season with an outstanding record of 32 wins and only 4 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Cats Basketball Team won the Class 4A State Championship for the first time in Stone County High School history; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Cats have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Sam Smith, who has broadened the players knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Cats developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coach and bring honor to Stone County High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the young people 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 commend and congratulate the Stone County High School Lady Cats Basketball Team and Head Coach Sam Smith for their phenomenal 1998-1999 season, for winning the Class 4A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Stone County High School, Head Coach Sam Smith and members of the Capitol Press Corps.