MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Browning

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE WEST UNION "LADY EAGLES" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1999-2000 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the West Union High School "Lady Eagles" Girls Basketball Team completed an outstanding 1999-2000 regular season with a 22-13 record; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Eagles were very respectable in tournament play, placing second in the Division 2 Class 1A Tournament and third in the North State Regional Tournament; and

WHEREAS, two members of the team, Candis Cooper and Lauren Johnson, made the All-State Class 1A Team; and

WHEREAS, the team was ably led by Coach Ken Basil, who molded this squad into an excellent team unit; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the achievements of this fine group of student athletes, who have 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 West Union High School "Lady Eagles" Girls Basketball Team for their outstanding 1999-2000 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 Head Coach Ken Basil on behalf of the team, and the Principal of West Union High School, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.