MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Carmichael, Jackson

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM UPON WINNING THE STATE AAAAA CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Meridian High School Boys Cross Country Team won the State Championship in the Division 5, Class 5 category; and

WHEREAS, in 1999, the Meridian High School Wildcats also won the Mississippi High School Activities Association State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the team roster is as follows: Peter Davidson (All-State); Ray Humphrey (All-State); W.C. McClelland (All-State); Daniel Wile, Patrick Lewis; Ryan Moore; Jeremy Alford; Jimi Brown; and William Sharpe; and

WHEREAS, the Meridian Wildcats were very ably coached by Jake Ammon, who fine-tuned the players' athletic skills and instilled a team attitude; and

WHEREAS, Coach Jake Ammon was named by the Mississippi Association of Coaches as Cross Country Coach of the Year for 1999-2000; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this fine group of Mississippi student athletes, who have brought honor to their school, 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 Meridian High School Boys Cross Country Team upon winning the State AAAAA Championship.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Meridian High School and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.