MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Holloway

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE HAZLEHURST HIGH SCHOOL LADY INDIANS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2000-2001 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Hazlehurst High School Lady Indians Basketball Team completed their 2000-2001 season with an outstanding record of 23 wins and 13 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Indians won the District 7 Division 6 Class 3A Championship, were runners-up to the Class 3A South State Championship and made it to the semifinal round of the State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Indians talents for the 2000-2001 season have been showcased through the many individual awards that players have received, including: the naming of LaToya Johnson, Aiesha Collins and Maketa Coleman to the All-District and All-South State Teams; the selection of LaToya Johnson and Maketa Coleman to the All-State Team; and the naming of LaToya Johnson to the All-Star Team for the South; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Indians have been taught the fundamentals of the game and inspired by Head Coach Freda Craft, who has broadened the players knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Coach Craft was named the District 7 Division 6-3A Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Indians have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and shown a high degree of sportsmanship during the 2000-2001 season, and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coach and bring honor to Hazlehurst High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives of the State of Mississippi to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth of our great 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 and congratulate the Hazlehurst High School Lady Indians Basketball Team and Head Coach Freda Craft for their outstanding 2000-2001 season and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Hazlehurst High School, Head Coach Freda Craft and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.