MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) White (5th)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE BOONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "BLUE DEVILS" FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THEIR PERFECT 1999 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Booneville High School "Blue Devils" Football Team completed the 1999 season with a spectacular 15-0 record and won the State 2A Championship; and

WHEREAS, this perfect season was inspired by Head Coach Jim Drewry and Assistant Coaches Rick Coggin, Mike Mattox and Riley Presley; and

WHEREAS, on their way to the state championship, the "Blue Devils" won the Division 1-2A Championship and the 2A North Half Regional Championship Tournaments; and

WHEREAS, the following players were named to the All-State and All-District Teams for their outstanding performance during this championship season: Blakely Walden, Bryant Tynes and David Carnell; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of this championship football squad reflect on their dedication to their sport; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this group of student athletes, whose perfect season has brought 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, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Booneville High School "Blue Devils" Football Team and Coach Jim Drewry for winning the State 2A Championship and for their perfect 1999 season, and wish them continued success in their future athletic and scholastic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be presented to Coach Drewry and the Principal of Booneville High School on behalf of this championship team, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.