MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Smith, Posey

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL "LADY TIGERS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS EXCELLENT 2000-2001 SEASON.

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

WHEREAS, the Lady Tigers made major accomplishments in tournament play: District Tournament Division 6, IV-A Runner-up; South State Champions; and Runner-up in the State Championship; and

WHEREAS, several individual team members received honors worthy of recognition: Ebony Jenkins (All-District, All-South State Tournament Team, All-State Tournament Team and The Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen Award), Shawana Coleman (All-District, All-South State Tournament Team and All-State Tournament Team) and Antrineka Herbert (All-State Tournament Team); and

WHEREAS, Coach Hugh Webb and Assistant Coach Julia Joiner emphasized basic basketball skills and instilled a winning team spirit in the Lady Tigers; and

WHEREAS, the roster of the 2000-2001 Crystal Springs Lady Tigers is as follows: Devita Smith, Coresha Moore, Cindy McKenny, Shawana Coleman, Shadrica Benjamin, Shana Robinson, Erica Miles, Shemika Harris, Alicia Hartley, Ebony Jenkins, Antrineka Herbert, Renee Wilson, Stacey Lee, Tjuana Wilson, Manager Krystal Jenkins and Manager Ebony Williams; 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 Crystal Springs High School "Lady Tigers" Girls Basketball Team and Coach Webb and Assistant Coach Joiner 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 Webb on behalf of the entire Crystal Springs High School Basketball Team, and be made available to the Principal of Crystal Springs High School, and members of the Capitol Press Corps.