MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Hudson, Nettles, Moak

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1999 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE OVERALL CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Lawrence County High School Cougars Football Team finished the 1999 season with a perfect record of 14 wins and no losses; and

WHEREAS, the Cougars defeated several teams in the state playoffs, winning the District VI Championship, the Class 4A South State Championship and the Overall Class 4A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Cougars shut out four teams this season, scoring a total of 523 during the season while limiting their opponents to a total of only 129 points; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members in recognition of their fine, dedicated play this season, including: Ken Bournes, Roger Holloway, Aaron Pitts, Michael Loving, Tim Magee, Jermain May, Jason Sandifer, Jason Smith, Jerry Smith and Lorenzo Townsend; and

WHEREAS, the Cougars have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Danny Adams and Assistant Coaches Larry Collins, Craig Davis, Mike Davis, Trent Hammond and Randy Shivers, who have broadened the Cougars knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Danny Adams received the Mississippi Association of Coaches 4A Coach of the Year Award and the Brookhaven Daily Leader Area Coach of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, the Cougars also have been supported throughout the season by James Killingsworth, Marcus Killingsworth, Jayme Palmer and Mike Smith; and

WHEREAS, the Cougars 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 Lawrence County High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth 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 do hereby commend and congratulate the Lawrence County High School Football Team and their coaches, Head Coach Danny Adams and Assistant Coaches Larry Collins, Craig Davis, Mike Davis, Trent Hammond and Randy Shivers, for their outstanding 1999 season, for winning the Overall Class 4A State Championship and for displaying tireless efforts to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Lawrence County High School, Head Coach Danny Adams and Assistant Coaches Larry Collins, Craig Davis, Mike Davis, Trent Hammond, Randy Shivers and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.