MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Moss, McCoy

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE BIGGERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL LIONS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1999-2000 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Biggersville High School Lions Boys Basketball Team completed the 1999-2000 season with an outstanding record of 24 wins and 11 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lions had an excellent tournament season this year, winning the Division 1-1A Tournament and the New Site Invitational Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the 1999-2000 Lions team includes outstanding young men, including Jacobi Barton, Eric Brown, Steven Bush, Jonathan Cooper, Pete Davis, Antwan Gaines, Lionel Gaines, Perry Green, Matthew Harris, Rodney Jumper, Torrey Patterson, Barrett Rowsey and Antonio Stovall; and

WHEREAS, the Lions have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Jacky Rowsey and Assistant Coach Matt Smith, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Biggersville High School Lions Boys Basketball Team, Head Coach Jacky Rowsey and Assistant Coach Matt Smith for their outstanding 1999-2000 season and extend heartiest wishes for continued success in their future athletic and academic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Biggersville High School, Head Coach Jacky Rowsey, Assistant Coach Matt Smith and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.