House Resolution 72

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE MYRTLE HIGH SCHOOL LADY HAWKS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 2001-2002 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Myrtle High School Lady Hawks Basketball Team finished the 2001-2002 season with an outstanding record of 35 wins and only 3 losses; and

WHEREAS, during the season, the Lady Hawks competed in several tournaments, winning the Ingomar Pre-Season Tournament; the Myrtle Classic Tournament; the West Union Round Robin Tournament; the Division 2, 1A Tournament; and the North State 1A Tournament; and

WHEREAS, many individual honors have been bestowed among several players, including the naming of Kelly Yates to the All-State, All-North Half, All-Division and All-County; the selection of Armintie Price to the All-State, All-North Half, All-Division, All-County, MS Association of Coaches All-State 1A Team and Player of the Year, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Player of the Year and The Clarion-Ledger All-State Team; the naming of Sheena Hall to the All-State, All-North Half, All-Division and All-County; and the selection of Brittany Robbins to the All-Division Honorable Mention and All-County Honorable Mention; and

WHEREAS, the Myrtle High School Lady Hawks Basketball Team were superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach John Sherman and Assistant Coach Billy Dill, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Hawks have developed a winning attitude and cooperative spirit, and their activities and attitude reflect great promise in the lives of Mississippi's youth; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives 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 do hereby commend the Myrtle High School Lady Hawks Basketball Team for its outstanding 2001-2002 season and for displaying tireless devotion to all their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Principal of Myrtle High School, Head Coach John Sherman and Assistant Coach Bill Dill and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.