MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Eaton

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MIZE HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2000 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THEIR DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP, THE CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE CLASS 1A OVERALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Mize High School Bulldog Football Team finished the 2000 season with an exceptional overall record of 12 wins and two losses and dominated Class 1A with a perfect record of ten wins and no losses; and

WHEREAS, the Mize High School Bulldog Football Team, during their 2000 campaign, finished their stellar season at the Class 1A State Championship Game, where their performance reflected the team's determination and pride by defeating Durant High School in overtime by a score of 14 to 13; and

WHEREAS, during the 2000 campaign, many individual honors were bestowed upon various team members for recognition of their outstanding performance throughout the 2000 season, including Derrick Ducksworth, Josh Lack, Kyle Himmel, Stevie Hand, Joey Sullivan, Josh Hubbard, Tem Magee, Curtis Keyes, Jeffery Sullivan, Jeremy Little, Neal Wood, Josh Keyes, Nathaniel Welborn, Benji Purser, Jay Johnson, Jason Ducksworth and Brian Wallace, who all showed their ability by fighting through adversity and coming out champions; and

WHEREAS, the Mize High School Bulldogs have been led by a centrally focused and determined group of coaches, including Head Coach Kenny "Bo" Robinson, who was named 2000 Class 1A Coach of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Coaches, and an elite staff including Chuck Lee, Joe Flynt, Matt Caldwell and Barney Finch, who have all sacrificed time and energy to produce a winning attitude from their players; and

WHEREAS, the 2000 Bulldogs have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and each individual has shown a high degree of sportsmanship which reverberates throughout the community of Mize and brings honor to Mize High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth 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 Mize High School Bulldog Football Team and their coaches, Head Coach Kenny "Bo" Robinson and Assistant Coaches Chuck Lee, Joe Flynt, Matt Caldwell and Barney Finch, for their phenomenal 2000 season, for winning the Class 1A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to all their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mize High School, Head Coach Kenny "Bo" Robinson and Assistant Coaches Chuck Lee, Joe Flynt, Matt Caldwell and Barney Finch.