MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Frierson

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE POPLARVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT.

WHEREAS, the Poplarville High School Hornets have been recognized by Dr. Robert Brumfield, the Principal of Poplarville High School, for their outstanding scholastic achievement; and

WHEREAS, the Poplarville Hornets have worked hard throughout the school year to maintain a high grade point average while also participating in extracurricular activities; and

WHEREAS, the Poplarville Hornets have achieved an outstanding grade point average of 3.243; and

WHEREAS, members of the Poplarville Hornets Basketball Team include Marcus Houston, Marcus Peters, Ethan Smith, James Lewis, Robert Houston, Willie Todd Kekka, John Simon, Bob Nabours, Tony Peters, Russell Cowart, Garrett Wilson and Ryan Mills; and

WHEREAS, the scholastic achievement by these basketball players has brought great honor and pride to Coach John Miller, their teachers and Poplarville High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the young people of this state, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the Poplarville High School Hornets Basketball Team for their outstanding scholastic achievement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies be furnished to Coach John Miller and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.