MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Mitchell

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE INGOMAR HIGH SCHOOL LADY FALCONS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1998-1999 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Ingomar High School Lady Falcons Basketball Team finished the 1998-1999 season with an outstanding record of 29 wins and only nine losses; and

WHEREAS, throughout the Lady Falcons' season, they participated in several tournaments, including winning the Ingomar Invitational Tournament, second place in the Union County Tournament, second place in the Division Tournament, second place in the North Half Tournament and second place in the District 2 Class 1A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Falcons have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Norris Ashley and Assistant Coach Chris Kidd, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon the players, including: the naming of Andrea Cross to the All-State Team, the All-North Half Team, the All-Division Team; the selection of Mica Browning to the All-State Team, the All-North Half Team and the All-Division Team; the naming of Jessica Carpenter to the All-State Team, the All-North Team and the All-Division Team; and the selection of Ebony Anderson to the All-North Half Team; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Falcons 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 coach and bring honor to Ingomar High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives 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 Ingomar High School Lady Falcons Basketball Team and Head Coach Norris Ashley and Assistant Coach Chris Kidd for their outstanding 1998-1999 season and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished Ingomar High School, Head Coach Norris Ashley and Assistant Coach Chris Kidd and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.