MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Manning

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CHOCTAW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 1998-1999 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Choctaw Central High School Warriors Basketball Team completed the 1998-1999 season with an outstanding 28-9 record, winning the State 2A Championship; and

WHEREAS, throughout their season, the Warriors participated in several tournaments, which included victories at the District and Regional levels as well as second place in the Meridian Frazier-Yarborough Invitational Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the Warriors were superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Walter Wilson and Assistant Coach Henry Bell, Jr., who have broadened the players knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors were bestowed among the players, including the naming of James Denson, Fabian Tubby and Jackie Stokes to the All-State Team; and

WHEREAS, the Warriors have 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 coaches and bring honor to Choctaw Central 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Choctaw Central High School Warriors Basketball Team and Head Coach Walter Wilson and Assistant Coach Henry Bell, Jr., for their outstanding 1998-1999 season, for winning the State 2A Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished Choctaw Central High School, Head Coach Walter Wilson and Assistant Coach Henry Bell, Jr., and members of the Capitol Press Corps.