MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Ward

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS FOR WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A SMALL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Falkner High School Cheerleaders won the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Small Division Championship on December 9, 2000, at Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, the 2000-2001 Falkner High School Cheerleaders include Whitney Wooten, Jenna Robertson, Lynsie Bates, Hannah Poff, Anna Drewery, Jessica Braddock, Holly Rutherford, Laken Brock, Yolanda Crum, Tiffany Weatherly and Sarah McElwain, who is the mascot; and

WHEREAS, the Falkner Cheerleaders have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Mimi Hobson, who has broadened the cheerleaders' knowledge of cheerleading and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Falkner Cheerleaders have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual cheerleaders and their coach and bring honor to Falkner 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 Falkner High School Cheerleaders and Head Coach Mimi Hobson for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Small Division Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Falkner High School, Head Coach Mimi Hobson and members of the Capitol Press Corps.