MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Ellis, Dickson

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING COACH WILEY BROOKS, JR., ON HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN COACHING AND DEDICATION TO TEACHING AT B.F. LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

WHEREAS, Coach Wiley Brooks, Jr., a man of solid performance in all areas of teaching and coaching Mississippi's students, has produced a winning junior high boys basketball program each year since 1984; and

WHEREAS, Coach Brooks began his own career as a high school honor student, after which he attended Jackson State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in education and was selected a member of the prestigious Who's Who Among American College Students; and

WHEREAS, Coach Brooks later decided to enhance his education by earning a master of education degree at Mississippi State University; and

WHEREAS, Coach Brooks' commitment and drive has earned him many honors, including the 1997 B.F. Liddell Teacher of the Year, membership in 1998 in Who's Who Among American Teachers and the 1999 B.F. Liddell Co-Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Coach Wiley Brooks reached a milestone of teaching and service to the faculty, parents and students at B.F. Liddell Middle School by earning an award for eight consecutive years of perfect attendance; and

WHEREAS, Coach Brooks, a man whose ability reaches far beyond the realm of teaching, is an outstanding leader whose coaching ability has gained the respect and loyalty of his players, as evidenced by his numerous coaching accomplishments in basketball and track; and

WHEREAS, from 1988 through 1995, Coach Brooks' performance as the high school track coach earned him and his players over 1,200 ribbons and eight trophies, while returning to the State Track Championship eight consecutive times; and

WHEREAS, in the area of junior high track, since 1990, Coach Brooks has received eight trophies and 350 ribbons, while earning six Big 6 Conference Championships; and

WHEREAS, Coach Brooks' stellar junior high boys basketball teams produced the ninth grade Big 6 Champions in 1996 and the 2000 eighth grade Big 8 Champions; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature of the State of Mississippi to recognize and commend such outstanding educators as Wiley Brooks, Jr., whose life has touched so many of Mississippi's future leaders:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Coach Wiley Brooks, Jr., on his many achievements as a teacher and coach and extend to him our heartiest wishes for success in all his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Coach Wiley Brooks, Jr., and members of the Capitol Press Corps.