MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Nettles, Myers, Rushing

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE McCOMB HIGH SCHOOL TIGER FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE 2000-2001 FOOTBALL SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the McComb High School Tiger Football Team finished the 2000-2001 season with a remarkable record of 13 wins and one loss; and

WHEREAS, the 2000-2001 Tigers "never quit" attitude and enduring spirit ultimately brought the Class 4A state title to McComb; and

WHEREAS, in the championship game, the Tigers defeated Clarksdale by a score of 14 to zero, and the Tiger defense shut down the Clarksdale rushing attack by allowing just five yards on the night; and

WHEREAS, the McComb High School Tiger defense allowed just 117 points for the entire 2000-2001 campaign; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members in recognition of their fine, dedicated play this season, including: the naming of Thomas Jackson as Most Valuable Defensive Player for Class 4A football; the selection of Curtis May to the All-State Team; the naming of Carlus Weathersby and Broderick Deer to the All-Division and Second Team All-State Team; and the selection of Damien Givens, Charles Pittman, Tim Chester and Gary Tura to the All-Division Team; and

WHEREAS, the McComb High School Tigers have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Lee Bramlett and Assistant Coaches Ted Milton, Trent Hammond, Billy Coon, Chris Smith, James Coney, Greg Slaughter and Paul Watkins, who have broadened the Tigers' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Lee Bramlett has brought additional honor to McComb High School by being named State 4A Coach of the Year and Daily Leader Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, the Tigers have developed a winning attitude and cooperative spirit, and their activities and attitude reflect great promise in the lives of Mississippi's youth; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this 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 McComb High School Tiger Football Team and their coaches, Head Coach Lee Bramlett and Assistant Coaches Ted Milton, Trent Hammond, Billy Coon, Chris Smith, James Coney, Greg Slaughter and Paul Watkins, for their phenomenal 2000-2001 season, for winning the Class 4A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to McComb High School, Head Coach Lee Bramlett and Assistant Coaches Ted Milton, Trent Hammond, Billy Coon, Chris Smith, James Coney, Greg Slaughter and Paul Watkins.