MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Simmons

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE EAST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1998-99 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the East Side High School Girls Basketball Team completed the 1998-99 season with an outstanding 33-4 record; and

WHEREAS, the Trojanettes competed well in tournament play, winning the Greenwood Round Robin Tournament, the NCAC Tournament, the District 4-3A Championship, and the North State Championship, and finishing as runner-up in the State 3-A Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Trojanettes were ably coached by Head Coach Lucy Seaberry and Assistant Coaches Karl Smith and Arthur Moore, who fine-tuned the athletic skills and team effort of each player; and

WHEREAS, the following outstanding players on the Trojanettes team received honor designations: Amie Williams, All-State, All-District and All-Conference; Yolanda Stewart, All-State; and Shannon Smith, All-State; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this fine group of student athletes whose school has a longstanding tradition of championship tournament performance, and who continue to bring honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the East Side High School Girls Basketball Team for their outstanding 1998-99 season and for finishing as the runner-up in the State 3-A Tournament Championship, and wish them continued success in their athletic, academic and career endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be presented to Coach Seaberry and to the Principal of East Side High School and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.