House Resolution 42

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2001-2002 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Bruce High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team finished the 2001-2002 season with a remarkable record of 30 wins and three losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Tigers won several tournament and playoff championships including the Tri-County Tournament, the Vardaman Tournament, the District 2 Class 2A Championship, third place in the North Half Mississippi Class 2A Championship and won the Class 2A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed upon various team members in recognition of their fine, dedicated play this season, including: the naming of Laketia Stephens, Nicole Kelly and Takela Gunn to the All-State Team; the selection of Nicole Kelly and Takela Gunn to the All-North Team; the naming of Nicole Kelly, Takela Gunn, Laketia Stephens and Monique Armstrong to the All-District Team and All-District Honorable Mention to Toni Hall; and

WHEREAS, the Bruce High School Lady Tigers have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Ralph Stallings, who has broadened the Lady Tigers' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Stallings has brought additional honor to Bruce High School by being named The Clarion-Ledger Girls Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Tigers have developed a winning attitude and cooperative spirit, and their activities and attitude reflect great honor and pride on Bruce High School; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we commend and congratulate the Bruce High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team and Head Coach Ralph Stallings for their phenomenal 2001-2002 season, for winning the Class 2A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

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