MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Carmichael

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY WILDCATS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR EXCELLENT 2000-2001 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Meridian High School "Lady Wildcats" Girls Basketball Team has completed its 2000-2001 season with an excellent record of 32 wins and 5 losses; and

WHEREAS, the culmination of the season was placing second in the 5A State Championship, and the Lady Wildcats had an impressive tournament season winning the following: Quitman Tournament; Central Mississippi Classic at Forest, Mississippi; Frazier-Yarbrough Tournament at Meridian, Mississippi; 5A Division 5 Tournament; and the 5A South Mississippi Regional Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the following members of the team earned individual honors: Cantea Brown, Kanecia Williams, Shan Collier and Stephanie Mosley were named All-District; Cantea Brown, Kanecia Williams and Stephanie Mosley were named All-South State, and All-State; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Wildcats were ably led by Coach Don Shirley and Assistant Coach Hazel Clark, who instilled a winning team attitude and emphasized basic skills reflected in the team's success; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the athletic achievements of these 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 Meridian High School "Lady Wildcats" Girls Basketball Team and Coach Don Shirley for their excellent 2000-2001 season, and wish them continued success in their future athletic and academic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Shirley and the Principal of Meridian High School on behalf of the team, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.