MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Mettetal

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTH DELTA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL GREEN WAVE FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 2000 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the North Delta Academy High School Green Wave Football Team finished the 2000 season with an outstanding record of 13 wins and 1 loss; and

WHEREAS, the Green Wave defeated several teams in the state playoffs, winning the District 1-AAA Championship, the North State AAA Championship and the overall Class AAA State Championship; and

WHEREAS, on November 17, playing against some of the worst field conditions ever seen, the North Delta Green Wave shut out the Manchester Mavericks of Yazoo City 10-0 for a dramatic win of the State Championship; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members in recognition of the fine, dedicated play this season, including: Hayden Sullivant (Wendy's Heisman Award, All-District, All-Conference, All-State); Chad McMahon (All-District, All-Conference, All-State); and Gil Buford (All-State, All-Star Team); and

WHEREAS, the North Delta Academy High School Green Wave Football Team was superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Willis Wright and Assistant Coaches Rick Johnston, Dalton LeBleu and Bobby Bouchillon; and

WHEREAS, North Delta Academy's coaching staff was named the Coaching Staff of the Year by the Mississippi Private School Athletic Association in the AAA Division following the Green Wave's state championship year; and

WHEREAS, the Green Wave has developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coaches and bring honor to North Delta Academy; 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 SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the North Delta Academy High School Green Wave Football Team for its outstanding 2000 season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to North Delta Academy and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.