MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Browning

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH PONTOTOC "LADY COUGARS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS EXCELLENT 2000-2001 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the South Pontotoc High School "Lady Cougars" Girls Basketball Team compiled an excellent record of 35 wins against only 4 losses in the 2000-2001 season, and finished as the Runner-up in the State AAA Tournament Game; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Cougars had an outstanding tournament season: won the North Pontotoc Invitational Tournament, won the South Pontotoc Invitational Tournament, won the Pontotoc County Invitational Tournament, won the Division 2 AAA District Tournament, won the AAA North State Regional Tournament, and placed second in the AAA State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Cougars are ably led by Coach Tim Wilder and Assistant Coach Don Whitlock, who instilled a positive attitude in the team and emphasized basic skills, which resulted in the team's success; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the impressive 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 South Pontotoc "Lady Cougars" Girls Basketball Team and Coach Tim Wilder for their excellent 2000-2001 season, and wish them success in their future athletic and scholastic endeavors.

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