House Resolution 59

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Corinth High School Warriors finished the 2001-2002 season with a remarkable record of 29 wins and only three losses; and

WHEREAS, throughout the season, the Warriors competed in several tournaments, winning the Alcorn County Tournament, Class 3A Tournament, the North Half State Championship and the Class 3A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Warriors Championship Team includes Anthony Bush, Galvin Davis, Derrick Carpenter, Clarence Harvey, Bryan Brown, Jermaine Pruitt, Rico Wood, Marcus Howard, Darren Avery, Jimmy Taylor, Michael Crayton, Grant Roberts, Matt Jones, Terry King and Jimarius Barnette; and

WHEREAS, the Warriors have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach David Robbins and Assistant Coach Keith Greene, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, in addition, the Warriors have been supported by their managers, Justin Barton, Brandon Robbins and Emmanuel Tye; Scorekeeper, Lynn Wood; Cameraman, DeWayne Dilworth; and Statistician and School Historian, Lee Smith; and

WHEREAS, the Corinth High School Warriors won their fifth state championship, winning the championship also in 1989, 1990, 1993 and 2000; and

WHEREAS, the Corinth Warriors have developed a winning spirit and a cooperative attitude that has brought additional honor to Corinth High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the young people of our state, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Corinth High School Warriors Basketball Team, Head Coach David Robbins and Assistant Coach Keith Greene, for winning the Class 3A State Championship.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Corinth High School, Head Coach David Robbins, Assistant Coach Keith Greene and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.