MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Jennings, Mayo, McBride, Robertson, Woods

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL STRUTTER DANCE TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Southaven High School Strutter Dance Team finished the year as Class 5A State Champions; and

WHEREAS, in addition to winning the state championship, the Strutter Dance Team won second place in the Regional Championship at the "America's Best" competition, second place in the Power Dance Team Category at the "American Cheer and Dance" competition and second place for Home Routine at the "Universal Dance Association"; and

WHEREAS, individual awards and honors have been given to members of the Strutter Dance Team including the selection of Ashley Bain as third place soloist and Cristina Catalani as first place soloist at "America's Best" competition; and

WHEREAS, the Strutter Dance Team has been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Camille Rowan and Assistant Coach Niki Coker, who have broadened the team's knowledge of the dance and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Strutter Dance Team has 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 coach and bring honor to Southaven High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the young people 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 commend and congratulate the Southaven High School Strutter Dance Team and Head Coach Camille Rowan and Assistant Coach Niki Coker for winning the State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Southhaven High School, Head Coach Camille Rowan, Assistant Coach Niki Coker and members of the Capitol Press Corps.