MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Franks, Cummings

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL LADY CARDINALS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE 2000-2001 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Belmont High School Lady Cardinals Basketball Team finished the 2000-2001 season with a remarkable record of 38 wins and two losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Cardinals won several tournament and playoff championships, including the Belmont Invitational Tournament, the Red Bay Christmas Tournament, Tishomingo County Round-Robin Tournament, Division I Class 2A Championship, the North State Championship and the Class 2A State Championship; 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 Priscilla Epps, Kala Collier and Jessica Bohannon to the All-State Team; the selection of Sheree McDowell, Priscilla Epps, Kala Collier and Jessica Bohannon to the All-North-Half Team; and the naming of Sheree McDowell, Jessica Bohannon and Kala Collier to the All-Division Team; and

WHEREAS, the Belmont High School Lady Cardinals have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Heather M. Deaton, who has broadened the Cardinals' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Cardinals 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 Belmont High School Lady Cardinals Basketball Team and their coach, Head Coach Heather M. Deaton, for their phenomenal 2000-2001 season, for winning the Class 2A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Belmont High School, Head Coach Heather M. Deaton and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.