MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Burton

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL "TIGERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS EXCELLENT 2000-2001 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Newton High School "Tigers" Boys Basketball Team completed the 2000-2001 season with an excellent record of 27 wins and 11 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Tigers made major accomplishments in tournament play: Newton County Champions, District Regular Season Champions, District Tournament Champions, First Round South State Regional Winner, South State Regional Champion Runner-up, and lost in the State Playoff by only one point; and

WHEREAS, several individual team members received honors worthy of recognition: Mario Qualls (All-State, All-District and Most Valuable Player Award), Lance Pruitt (All-District), Terrell Edwards (All-District) and Charles Dukes (All-District); and

WHEREAS, Coach Ed McGowan, Sr., emphasized basic basketball skills and instilled a winning team spirit in the Tigers; and

WHEREAS, the team roster is as follows: Lamar Ellis #10, Zack Logan #11, Corey Taylor #12, Dan McNair #14, Bobby Lindsey #15, Charles Dukes #20, David Edwards #22, Dan Moncrief #25, Troy Snow #30, Ladarrian Blaylock #33, Coshune Bingham #34, Lance Pruitt #35, Terrell Edwards #42, Leon Johnson #44 and Mario Qualls #24; Yvonne Green, Scorekeeper; Marcus Croft, Cameraman; and Erik Arrington, Travonne Evans and Darrin Murrell, Managers; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the accomplishments 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 Newton High School "Tigers" Boys Basketball Team and Coach McGowan for their excellent 2000-2001 season, and wish them continued success in their athletic and academic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach McGowan on behalf of the entire Newton High School Basketball Team, and be made available to the Principal of Newton High School and members of the Capitol Press Corps.