MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Posey

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE HAZLEHURST HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 2000-2001 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Hazlehurst High School Indians Basketball Team completed their 2000-2001 season with a record of 18 wins and 20 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Indians were runners-up to the Class 3A District Tournament and made it to the quarter final round of the State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, the Indians' talents for the 2000-2001 season have been showcased through the many individual awards that players have received, including: the naming of Mario Gary to the All-State Tournament Team, The Clarion-Ledger All-State Honorable Mention Team and the All-District Team; the selection of Greg Banks and Antrell Gary to the All-District Team; and

WHEREAS, the Indians have been taught the fundamentals of the game and inspired by Head Coach Gary Tabor, who has broadened the players knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Indians have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and shown a high degree of sportsmanship during the 2000-2001 campaign, and these activities and this attitude reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coaches and will bring honor to Hazlehurst High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Mississippi Senate to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth of our great state, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Hazlehurst High School Indians Basketball Team, Head Coach Gary Tabor for their 2000-2001 season and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Hazlehurst High School, Head Coach Gary Tabor and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.