MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Carmichael

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS EXCELLENT 2000-2001 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Southeast Lauderdale High School Girls Basketball Team has had a banner year, finishing the 2000-2001 season with 32 wins and 8 losses, and winning the AAA State Championship; and

WHEREAS, Southeast Lauderdale was particularly effective in tournament play this year, winning the AAA District and AAA South State Regional Championship; and

WHEREAS, the team was led by Monique Horner, who became Mississippi's All-Time Leading Scorer by accumulating 4,863 total points and averaging 36.2 points per game in the 2000-2001 season; and

WHEREAS, the team was ably led by Coach Joe Miller, who is to be recognized for molding the squad into a cohesive unit; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the accomplishments of this group of student athletes, who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Southeast Lauderdale High School Girls Basketball Team and Coach Joe Miller for their excellent 2000-2001 season and for winning the AAA State Championship, and wish them continued success in their future athletic and scholastic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Joe Miller and be made available to the Principal of Southeast Lauderdale and the Capitol Press Corps.